Need help with species identification

[USMC0802]

We had some really strong storms on Sunday and there trees down everywhere. This is in my inlaw's neighbor's yard. What is it? The homeowners say it flowers in the spring and then produces the seeds(?) seen in the one picture. This is about 30-36" in diameter and fell on Sunday crushing 5 other trees in its path. Location is SE Pennsylvania.

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[lone wolf]

sour gum http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...a=X&ei=FzFOTPLrMsGInQeH9a3YCw&ved=0CCUQ9QEwBA

 

[USMC0802]

Sour Gum, Black Gum, Black Tupelo...thanks. Based on the age of the trees in the link you sent, this one has to be over 100-150 years old. The homeowners remember it being pretty big when they were kids and they're probably in their 60s-70s.

I'm reading it's difficult to split...other than that, is it any good for firewood?

 

[lone wolf]

Sour Gum, Black Gum, Black Tupelo...thanks. Based on the age of the trees in the link you sent, this one has to be over 100-150 years old. The homeowners remember it being pretty big when they were kids and they're probably in their 60s-70s.

I'm reading it's difficult to split...other than that, is it any good for firewood?

Oh its real hard to spit but if you wait till it dries out a bit it will split easier.

 

[USMC0802]

Oh its real hard to spit but if you wait till it dries out a bit it will split easier.

Even with a hydraulic splitter?

 

[lone wolf]

Even with a hydraulic splitter?

Yup but maybe you can start on the outsides to get it going not the middle best to wait for it to season its stringy like rope.

 

[USMC0802]

Yup but maybe you can start on the outsides to get it going not the middle best to wait for it to season its stringy like rope.

So you suggest cutting it into rounds and letting it sit for 6-8 months or more and then trying to split it?

Is this a decent burning wood and going to be worth my time or should I just pass and look elsewhere?

 

[lone wolf]

If you have a problem splitting it yes try first, but dont wait to long or it will get to light and burn to fast .

 

[USMC0802]

If you have a problem splitting it yes try first, but dont wait to long or it will get to light and burn to fast .

Starting to sound like more of hassle than it's worth. There's just a lot of wood there and the homeowners are willing to pay for it's removal...I'd make some money (to spend on a bigger saw) and get a lot of firewood out of it, but it's really a pain to split, maybe I'll pass.

 

[lone wolf]

Starting to sound like more of hassle than it's worth. There's just a lot of wood there and the homeowners are willing to pay for it's removal...I'd make some money (to spend on a bigger saw) and get a lot of firewood out of it, but it's really a pain to split, maybe I'll pass.

well you should check a piece first if practical.

 

[rarefish383]

If there is other stuff down and available I'd pass. Actually I'd pass anyway, doesn't burn that well and is not worth the effort. If you have Bradley Pears around, and a storm went through, there must be some down, they split OK and burn real well, Joe.

 

[Khoi]

anyone know what this species is? It has a very light sweet smell when split. I want to smoke with it but need to make sure.

 

[lone wolf]

View attachment 745145 View attachment 745146 View attachment 745145 View attachment 745146 anyone know what this species is? It has a very light sweet smell when split. I want to smoke with it but need to make sure.

Plum.