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What kind of wood is this, from South Eastern USA

Started by Stephen1, September 05, 2018, 08:28:31 AM

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Stephen1

I was given these logs a few years ago, I was told they were used as an  ornamental tree up here, but that it was native to the South Eastern USA
I would like to sell them but do not know the name
The bark has an orange hue as it has dried. I was told it was a hardwood, but the grain seems more softwood



 

 know the name.
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Greyhound

Looks like sassafras.  The smell/sneeze will let you know for sure.  Awesome wood for outdoor projects.  Light, strong and weather-resistant.

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Stephen1

I'm over at the yard tomorrow and I'll get a better picture of the grain.
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reelman65

75 Acres of hardwoods that i want to try to optimize for HW growth, health and habitat. Also interested in creating a few small stands of fruit/nut trees and sample of different native species

Glenn1

Sassafras has orange bark when it's fresh.  Do you see orange?
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Woodpecker52

looks like sassafras to me. wood will have kind of a bronze sheen or color.
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Stephen1

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bitternut

I cut down a couple sassafras trees in Rochester NY that had bark and a grain pattern  when flat sawn like that shown in your pictures. The lumber I have is quite light weight and a light tan color. It also has a distictive smell when sawn. It is a native species on the US side of Lake Ontario. Not sure if it is native on your side of the lake. I have never seen any in my woods which is near the Pennsylvania border.

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