Wood I. D.

[ReggieT]

Hey Studs,

Been a second since I posted, been busy with school, projects, and an aging Father.
Yet, did some scrouging and came up with these burley rounds.
Initially, I thought they were cherry, smells extremely sweet, yet lack the traits I see in typical cherry.
I've considered pear or apple as possibilities. Still not positive.

Any help would be appreciated,
Reg

 

[lone wolf]

Well it looks like Cherry.

 

[farmer steve]

Pretty sure not apple or pear Reggie. I've been cutting a lot of that as of late. The interior color of you split has me leaning toward cherry. The bark is what throws me but I have seen variances in older trees. Good luck with your Dad as I am in the same position.

 

[Raintree]

Beech

 

[svk]

Does it smell fruity when you split a new piece? I’ve only dealt with one pear and that was my first guess but I don’t know wood out of my area all that well.

 

[ReggieT]

Pretty sure not apple or pear Reggie. I've been cutting a lot of that as of late. The interior color of you split has me leaning toward cherry. The bark is what throws me but I have seen variances in older trees. Good luck with your Dad as I am in the same position.

Steve!
Always the voice of reason, logic, and compassion!
Thanks brother!

 

[ReggieT]

Does it smell fruity when you split a new piece? I’ve only dealt with one pear and that was my first guess but I don’t know wood out of my area all that well.

It does smell nice and fruity, not overpowering but smells good!

 

[lone wolf]

It does smell nice and fruity, not overpowering but smells good!

Cherry.

 

[Woodcutteranon]

Definitely cherry

 

[ReggieT]

Here is more of the same!
Is the consensus still cherry?
A good friend of mine who is a Horticulture Agent at a local college says it is definitely something in the Prunus genus, which includes cherry, plum, and other fruits and ornamental trees. But can't give me a specific species. Says it looks like cherry though...

 

[lone wolf]

Here is more of the same!
Is the consensus still cherry?
A good friend of mine who is a Horticulture Agent at a local college says it is definitely something in the Prunus genus, which includes cherry, plum, and other fruits and ornamental trees. But can't give me a specific species. Says it looks like cherry though...

Pics aint the best looks like cherry could be Plum who knows? Where did it come from the forest or a property we need more details.

 

[ErnieG]

Looks like a choke cherry ...

 

[ReggieT]

Pics aint the best looks like cherry could be Plum who knows? Where did it come from the forest or a property we need more details.

Nope, pics are not the best or the worst. It was on the edge of a residence and the State crew came through and cut it down for a road expansion.
I wish I had twigs, leaves, or fruit, but alas, it was not to be! I appreciate all the feedback for real.
It's going in the woodpile and I'm back to hanging out by the pool.
Peace...