Log ID - I tried but can't figure it out.

[BrokenToys]

One of my good tree cutting friends dropped off a load of logs in my yard today and for the life of me can not figure this out. I took some pictures and browsing through my books here to give it an ID but am at a loss. I am sure someone here knows. I haven't had a chance to split it but the smallish logs (12" diameter and about 0" long) weigh a LOT.

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[REJ2]

mulberry

 

[unclemoustache]

Leaves and grain aren't right for mulberry. I was thinking sassafras, but I don't think the leaves are right for that either. Hmmm.

 

[greendohn]

mulberry

Yep, what he said.

 

[stihly dan]

I'll bet it's one of those imported tree's that they use in the cities that grow in anything. Like the tree of heaven. ( wich that is not). Those large growth rings make me think its water wieght, and won't last long in a fire.

 

[haveawoody]

I would have said mulberry also but that leaf.
Not to sure what you got.

 

[REJ2]

White mulberry, non-fruiting. Common weed tree, got a big one in my yard. Mine has leaves like the pic, also it has leaves with lobes, peculiar tree.

Remember, i aint ever got one right!

 

[WidowMaker]

mulberry

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Without a doubt.....I think

 

[ShaneLogs]

Not Mulberry, Looks like some sort of rockwood ?

 

[zogger]

I have a mulberry next to my garden that has mulberries on it right now and it doesn't look like that at all. Not sure what non fruiting mulberry looks like.

I also think mulberry might be an excellent planted perpetual firewood tree, it resprouts from the stump and grows like crazy. I cut this tree down a few years ago and it is back 20 feet high with multiple leaders on it. Man, tons of berries too, I eat a few but mostly for the wild birdies. I was going to try to sprout some trims off the tree, see how that goes, if they take, go around and plant some here and there.

 

[WidowMaker]

Not Mulberry, Looks like some sort of rockwood ?

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Looks exactly like the Mulberry I took out of my yard 3 yrs ago after wind damaged it.
luved that tree, big spread, nice shade..Not a doubt in my mind its mulberry...

 

[Steve2910]

I would have said mulberry also but that leaf.
Not to sure what you got.

Same here... Split a piece open & let's see the inside.

 

[stumpy75]

The leaf looks a lot like persimmon. No idea from the bark pics ...

Sent from my cell phone.

 

[REJ2]

Whatcha think BT, mulberry is heavy as all get out, sparks like the fourth of July also, yellow-ish saw chips

 

[unclemoustache]

Hmm. This one's really got me curious. The heartwood color is right for mulberry, but the grain seems awfully wide, and the leaves don't match any mulberry that I can find. Leaves are closer to persimmon, but the bark most definately is not. How about "Mulsimmon," or "Perberry?"

 

[Steve2910]

Here are leaf pics from 2 Mulberry trees on my property. The trees are less than 50' apart.

 

[CTwoodnutt]

Identifying what type of tree one has...

Hi Group,

Speaking of identifying trees/wood....

Can anyone recommend a GOOD book for identifying what type of tree one has? :confused2:

I have four books on 'identifying wood, but I've gotta tell ya, the best one I've found so far, is a "Fandex Family Field Guide" for North American Trees id'd by Leaf, Bark, and Seed, that I got from Bailey's.

Can anyone recommend a full/complete one, that would id trees by bark, crosscut of the wood, leaf etc?

I don't think the tree shown in the photos is a Mulberry.
It kinda looks like an 'Ohio Buckeye', based on the leaf structure, in my Fandex thing.

The leaves in the photos aren't a 'fat' as what's shown for a Mulberry

How about a 'Sourwood'/Sour Gum based on those leaves once again. (Although I've never seen one of these).

So, any recommendations on 'The Best Book' for tree/wood id'ing?

Thanks!

CTwoodnutt

 

[stumpy75]

Here are leaf pics from 2 Mulberry trees on my property. The trees are less than 50' apart.

Yes, but these leaves have more teeth than the OPs pic...



Sent from my cell phone.

 

[REJ2]

Yes, but these leaves have more teeth than the OPs pic...



Sent from my cell phone.

Not seeing it myself.
I can look at my mulberry and see serrated, almost smooth and lobed leaves all on the same tree.

 

[Steve2910]

Not seeing it myself.
I can look at my mulberry and see serrated, almost smooth and lobed leaves all on the same tree.

Exactly my point...