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  1. Blue Vomit

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    It appeared to be standing dead.
    The bark is a bit deceiving. I think some of the distinguishing features weathered/flaked off?
     
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    • Smooth alder (Alnus serrulata) ?
     
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  3. Blue Vomit

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    Nope
     
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    I'm saving the pic of the trunk until tomorrow. It still has some of the tell-tale signs on the bark. You guys will get it then... Unless someone gets it tonight.
     
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    Looks like firewood :D
     
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    Crazy guess..... Apple?
     
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    I'm going back to maple then. Just tossed a little of that on - almost forgot how I love that smell....
     
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  9. Blue Vomit

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    Next clue:
    If you look closely at the bark in these pics you can see some of the "fish scale" bark that hasn't worn off yet.
     

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    You certain you know what it is? I really really think it's beech. You looking for a specific variety? European (common) beech?
     
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    Ironwood.......
     
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    Look back on page 1 at the pic of the top of the tree.
    Not beech.
     
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    Also known as hawthorn. .....
     
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  14. Blue Vomit

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    Bark is deceiving because it is dead and weathered.
    Give me ten min and I'll post a pic of a healthy one in my yard.
     
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    I kinda thought ironwood also..but the scaley bark is thrown me...
     
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    Live ones in my yard
     

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    Pear or apple are my 2 guesses in that order. If I only looked at the first pic, I too would have said beech.
     
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    Banana? :banana:
     
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    Dogwood? That first photo above looks like dogwood.
     
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    Dogwood is a great firewood too.....they just never get very big, at least around here!
     
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