Can someone ID this wood for me?

[aandabooks]

Went out to cut today and found this tree laying in the field. Looks like the last storm and ice build up got it. Deal with the farmer is I try to keep the blow downs off the field so he doesn't have to mess with them in the spring. Here's the wood but I'm not sure what I've got.

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That's my primary wood helper sitting on top of the load. He does real good with throwing the tops back into the edge of the woods and making piles. Not so great with the loading. Especially the size that he's sitting on.

Matt

 

[iCreek]

Matt - Now thats a good looking load of wood !!! I think it looks like some type of Oak. You got a splitter?

 

[ropensaddle]

Looks like red oak or water oak good wood!

 

[PA Plumber]

Yep, I would guess Oak also.

 

[lxt]

Im thinking Northern Pinoak???

LXT...........

 

[kevinj]

My guess also is Oak.

When you cut it,,,

Does it smell like the time yer fingers slipped through the toilet paper ???

Then it's Oak.

 

[Sprig]

Hm, was gonna cast my vote in the oak direction until I looked at the the growth rings, does oak grow that fast? Sooooopoo, I'm thinking some sort of acer variety like red maple *shrug*, dig down in da snow and find a leaf or fruit?
Regarless, it is very much like wood, and should burn



Serge

 

[kevinj]

If it cut through fast,
then cottonwood or poplar (Aspen).

 

[aandabooks]

Well I can tell you each one of the bigger rounds is around 100lbs if not more. A couple of them on the back had to be rolled up the ramp. That ramp is a lifesaver sometimes when all of the wood is loaded by hand. I was thinking some type of oak. As I got into the branches the bark smoothed out.

This was a live tree. The problem for it was it was a little too close to the edge of the ravine and had too much exposed root. It will be burned 3 seasons from now.

icreek, I've got a 22 ton Yard Machines splitter. Not the greatest but it has not failed to split anything yet. Some dead standing red elm crotches had to be started with the saw but otherwise splits great.

Matt

 

[pinemartin]

looks like the popular here in michigan, also with the growth rings being so wide I would rule out oak. what did the top or branches look like, can you post pictures??

 

[aandabooks]

It smelled kind of like hot piss when I was cutting. Not super fast with the cut even with a brand new RSC chain on. About 10-12 seconds through the bigger rounds.

Matt

 

[PA Plumber]

Did the bark look "silvery" towards the top of the main trunk and in the branches?

BTW, I like the smell of Oak. Do I need help for that?

 

[Saucydog]

I vote for poplar if it smells like pi$$.On the plus side....if it is poplar it pretty much splits itself.

 

[aandabooks]

Yep, had almost a shine to it. Smooth bark the higher up the tree it went. Just asking so I know where to put this in the woodpile.

PA Plumber, no help needed for liking the smell. Smelling that oak smell tells me that I won't be checking the burner for awhile because it will be heating well.

Matt

 

[PA Plumber]

Yep, had almost a shine to it. Smooth bark the higher up the tree it went. Just asking so I know where to put this in the woodpile.

PA Plumber, no help needed for liking the smell. Smelling that oak smell tells me that I won't be checking the burner for awhile because it will be heating well.

Matt

The silvery shine could indicate Aspen.

Good call on the growth rings.

 

[Peacock]

I'd say it's a poplar or basswood judging by the bark, heartwood and growth rings.

They'll both burn, but are on the lighter end of hardwoods.

 

[lxt]

Hm, was gonna cast my vote in the oak direction until I looked at the the growth rings, does oak grow that fast? Sooooopoo, I'm thinking some sort of acer variety like red maple *shrug*, dig down in da snow and find a leaf or fruit?
Regarless, it is very much like wood, and should burn



Serge

Sprig, Good eye!! I noticed the rings, MMmm..........looking through the field guide right now, I need all to id.. leaves, fruit, etc.. not my strongest area ID by wood pile, if a soft wood while cutting.....type of poplar???? wheres Treeseer when ya need him?................


LXT.....................just burn it!!

 

[aandabooks]

It is three years away from being burnt. If it is poplar, it will go in the mild days early Nov/March area of the woodpile. Along with some cottonwood and other lesser wood.

Everything burns, it just depends on whether it is worthy of being trusted for an all night burn.

Matt

 

[ropensaddle]

I have seen oak with wider than normal rings especially water oak
but could be cotton wood! Wood can fool ya especially when you don't
see the form of the tree or fruit etc a few minutes at the base will
tell if its oak at least a nut or two should be found!

 

[davegster]

It's poplar. If You cannot identify from the bark; Freshly cut poplar will have a green heartwood: it turns brown with exposure to light. You'll even see a hint of green on one of the pics.