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Title: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 20, 2014, 07:58:17 AM

Howdy! Is there a page on the Forestry Forum for tree identification?
I have a big tree, at least 20" Ø that has leaves like a black gum or persimmon, but the bark is linear like a locust. What could it be? Thanks!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: mesquite buckeye on October 20, 2014, 08:22:41 AM

Photos would be helpful. ;D

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Magicman on October 20, 2014, 09:58:55 AM

QuoteIs there a page on the Forestry Forum for tree identification?

Look at the first board below the "Chainsaw" board. Tree, Plant, and Wood I.D. (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/board,10.0.html)

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 20, 2014, 01:48:34 PM

Okay sure!
I will look there. I will try to get a photo or two. The leaves will be gone soon.
Thanks!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: WmFritz on October 20, 2014, 04:23:53 PM

Quote from: jrose1970 on October 20, 2014, 01:48:34 PM
Okay sure!
I will look there. I will try to get a photo or two. The leaves will be gone soon.
Thanks!

These guys are good enough that they can usually ID something with a good photo of the twig pattern and bark. I swear some of them can bite into the wood and tell you what species it is. ;D

The leaves will help out a bunch.

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 27, 2014, 08:16:24 AM

Hey Fellers,
I got the pictures. I don't think I can download it from this computer into the gallery.
I can do it from home though. I will have it in a couple of days. Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 29, 2014, 10:15:40 AM

Okay, I finally got it. Sorry for all the posts. LOL

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/37261/Black_Gum.JPG)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/37261/Black_Gum_Leaves.JPG)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/37261/Black_Gum_Canopy.JPG)
Sorry that they are sideways. We have steep property but not that steep.
The closest I can get is black gum, but the bark is linear.
Thanks!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Texas Ranger on October 29, 2014, 11:19:14 AM

Some of the big dogs will be around later, but, looks like black gum to me.

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: curdog on October 29, 2014, 11:56:23 AM

Blackgum, the branches are coming off at a 90 degree angle.

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 29, 2014, 01:18:37 PM

Okay, thank you all very much. I've cut blackgum before, but that one puzzled me.
Okay, here is another one. It is a chestnut oak, but look at this tumor. LOL

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/37261/Tumor_1.JPG)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/37261/Tumor_2.JPG)
Thanks!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Texas Ranger on October 29, 2014, 02:17:38 PM

The burl is worth more than the tree.

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 30, 2014, 08:01:22 AM

Hmmm. That is interesting. Someone else told me that.
How is the best way to sell it or work it up?

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Silvanus on October 30, 2014, 09:57:01 AM

I've heard landowners sell burls by the pound. The buyer will probably have an idea of how they'd like to remove the burl and work it up. But theyre typically turned on a lathe into highly figured bowls, vases etc

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Ron Scott on October 30, 2014, 11:11:30 AM

Yes to black gum, and a nice burl that should attract the interest of a local wood turner.

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: jrose1970 on October 30, 2014, 01:10:15 PM

Okay. Thank you all for the input!

Title: Re: Tree Identification
Post by: Phorester on October 31, 2014, 11:41:39 AM

Yep to what Ron Scott said, which is "yep" to what the others said.

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