rguseman
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I will start off by telling you that our I am unable to provide pictures so you will have to rely on my description. You guys really seem to enjoy these types of threads so here it goes.
Leaves-Only a couple of suckers to go by but medium length and a little narrow which led me to think it was some type of willow (still my guess)
Bark-Very thick-Approaching 1/2" on lower portions of trunk-with thick ridges. Very dark, almost black in places and somewhat stringy. Has a diamond pattern in places which led me to believe/hope that it was ash but leaves don't seem to match. Bertainly none of ash trees in backyard. Peels off easily
Wood-Almost white with fairly dark heartwood. Splits very easily. Has a slight odor.
Leaves-Only a couple of suckers to go by but medium length and a little narrow which led me to think it was some type of willow (still my guess)
Bark-Very thick-Approaching 1/2" on lower portions of trunk-with thick ridges. Very dark, almost black in places and somewhat stringy. Has a diamond pattern in places which led me to believe/hope that it was ash but leaves don't seem to match. Bertainly none of ash trees in backyard. Peels off easily
Wood-Almost white with fairly dark heartwood. Splits very easily. Has a slight odor.