Help ID'ing This Tree,,,Please

[rigandig]

I have asked around in my area (Middletown, VA) and have got a different answer each time. The answrs range from Black Gum, Wild Cherry, Berry Tree, etc. Thought I would put a few pics on here and see if someone can ID this tree for me. Depending on what it is will dictate where it ends up at, lumber or firewood.
I have about 17 different pics, from standing to end views and leaf and fruit shots.

I will post a few and see what everyone thinks.

 

[Ferguson system]

I'd like to help, but the pictures are broken.

 

[coltont]

Cucumber magnolia

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[rigandig]

Not sure what you mean by broken,,,, can't see them? Let me know.

Cucumber magnolia. Not sure on that, but will look at some samples on the net.

Thanks.

 

[rigandig]

There is one pic shown that has the buds in it. There are 32 buds on that stem in a length of approximately 4 to 5 inches. Not sure if that will help or not.

 

[rigandig]

I will look at some samples on the net.

This wood is fairly soft. Cuts like poplar or pine. I took it down last spring. I went over the weekend and hauled 2 loads home, (then truck broke down). The bark is now falling off and has a layer of thin stringy stuff under it, much like Walnut would have. Not sure if any of that info will be helpful.

 

[moondoggie]

Sassafras?

 

[rigandig]

It didn't have that distinct Sassafras odor to it. May be Butternut?

 

[moondoggie]

It didn't have that distinct Sassafras odor to it. May be Butternut?

Right on. My first instinct was sassafras yesterday but I have been wrong many times.

 

[ray benson]

There is one pic shown that has the buds in it. There are 32 buds on that stem in a length of approximately 4 to 5 inches. Not sure if that will help or not.

Cottonwood trees have that kind of fruit and have a stringy layer under the bark.

 

[rigandig]

I believe you may have hit the nail on the head. I looked at some pictures on the net and read a bit, and everything I read and see points to Eastern Cottonwood.
Thanks for all the replies.

 

[bitzer]

Cottonwood

 

[rigandig]

Cottonwood it is then. Thanks for all the replies.

 

[JHank]

Cottonwood-be sure to go back this spring.Cottonwood stumps are morel magnets for about 5 years.