tree ID (marginal firewood value)

[Streblerm]

I was intrigued by this black locust with berries. When I stopped To think, I realized black locust don't have berries. Whatever it is I don't think it's native around me. Or at least it's not that common.

 

[moondoggie]

Ash is my guess

 

[CaseyForrest]

Looks like Mountain Ash. Some call it Summit, some call it European....

 

[Streblerm]

That was easy.

I haven't seen, or at least noticed others around me. Are they more of a decorative tree or do the get to any size in nature?

 

[CaseyForrest]

Ive never seen one of any significant size.

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/trees/handbook/th-3-89.pdf

https://www.thespruce.com/european-mountain-ash-sorbus-aucuparia-3269316

 

[stumpy75]

Used to have one in the yard as a kid. Every fall, the cedar waxwings would find it for a few days and eat all the berries. If it was late enough in the fall, they would get drunk on the fermented berries! Windstorm blew it over one summer, and a neighbor cut it up, so I have no idea how it is for firewood. They are an ornamental around here. I remember seeing them on the tram ride going up Mt. Washington, NH, which is more in their range.

 

[Streblerm]

I guess they are more related to roses and cherry trees than actual ash trees. Doesn't look like they get very big but the wood is supposed to be dense.

 

[turnkey4099]

I planted a row of 'mountain ash'. I've cut up a few small ones, very dense is an understatement. Good firewood but I don't think one would ever find enough for a good supply.