Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted
28 minutes ago, BowmanMike said:

I can't quite tell how high those ridges on the bark are,it could be eastern cottonwood if they are really pronounced.

Here's a closeup pic of the bark.  Either way, it's not desirable, so over the bank it goes. 

IMG_20240117_115918415.jpg

Posted

Woodworkers call that “flame” box elder. They make beautiful bowls and turkey calls. It’s a softer hardwood and often grows in riparian areas along rivers and streams. It stump sprouts if a flood flow shears it off or if a beaver fells it. We have a box elder beetle that has greatly weakened them and that is what puts that red “flame” into them. Here’s the best I’ve found to date on a 1.5 mile river channel, bank and floodplain project we did in VA. 

59822171861__E87F331D-9EE4-441D-A218-6F8EE0B35B66.jpeg

"A sinking fly is closer to Hell" - Anonymous 

 

https://www.troutscapes.com

https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board

Posted
18 minutes ago, Bucksnbows said:

Woodworkers call that “flame” box elder. They make beautiful bowls and turkey calls. It’s a softer hardwood and often grows in riparian areas along rivers and streams. It stump sprouts if a flood flow shears it off or if a beaver fells it. We have a box elder beetle that has greatly weakened them and that is what puts that red “flame” into them. Here’s the best I’ve found to date on a 1.5 mile river channel, bank and floodplain project we did in VA. 

59822171861__E87F331D-9EE4-441D-A218-6F8EE0B35B66.jpeg

This one wasn't nowhere near as vivid. 

IMG_20240117_125303721.jpg

Posted
1 hour ago, Rusty said:

If it’s Box elder the buds and branches will be arranged opposite as opposed to alternate.   Do you have pics of the branches?   

Just noticed your question.  Unfortunately I dumped them over the bank already. 

Posted

I vote boxelder as well. Junk firewood.  I have "trees" on my property that have grown to 30' tall and cut down  to the stump at least 3 times in my lifetime..lol

Oh and @Rusty, you want to borrow my old wood splitter ? I could split 2 full cord an hr with it..

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...