Firewood identification

[Firemaker1111]

This tree from my observation rotted at the bottom and fell over on this car. I bucked it up so it's like a wooden caterpillar now. What kind of tree is this and why does it look like this? Is it a little rotten and very seasoned? What causes this bright smooth wood look and chip panels?

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

I will confirm your initial identification... that tree is now firewood.

 

[ErnieG]

Looks like a maple to me ...
Ernie

 

[GeeVee]

Gum. I see some Turkey Oak leaves amongst others, but none came from that tree, You dont see any Sweet Gum Balls on the ground? Red Maple? IS the wood firm, but kind of light in weight? To me, it looks like hammock land you are in, so ten kinds of Maples/Gums or hybrid Oaks are possible.

For sure, if it aint too punky, CSS.

 

[duckman]

the end grain looks like ash, thats how they get after 4 or 5 years after they die

 

[Captain Bruce]

Sycamore? London Plane Tree?

 

[stumpy75]

I think I see some D shaped holes... If so, that's an ash that has died of the EAB. Typical of ash to rot at the base and fall over just like that.

 

[unclemoustache]

No clue on the species, but it does look pretty rotten - hardly worth burning for heat. Maybe campfire wood.

 

[woodhounder]

Looks like rotten ash

 

[Firemaker1111]

Here is a log of it split. It is not rotten so it feels like foam would you call this partly seasoned? Is it very hard and still heavy

 

[Ontario Firewood Resource]

Elm