Another wood ID

[phatdonkey]

Hey guys,

Got a craigslist special. Free to whoever cuts and takes it.

Its weight is about 35 pounds per 18" long round at about 14" diameter.

Split really easy, and already sounds hollow when you bang two pieces together.

Just under the bark is very stringy. Im assuming its poplar, but still dont have an eye for trees yet.

Thanks in advance.

 

[shoot-straight]

10000% sure its tulip poplar. Green heartwood is a dead giveaway. Burns hot and fast. Dries quick too. Super easy to split.

 

[PA. Woodsman]

10000% sure its tulip poplar. Green heartwood is a dead giveaway. Burns hot and fast. Dries quick too. Super easy to split.

Spot on.....

 

[claydogg84]

I was going to say Poplar as well, because of the off color heart wood.

 

[phatdonkey]

Thanks guys. I figured it was poplar. Free is free and its on the way home from work.

Today i got a cord of red maple cut and split. Ill stack it tomorrow if my back will allow me.

Thanks again.

 

[Pennsyltucky Chris]

I see maple in the 3rd pic.

 

[fbelec]

poplar should be bone dry. it smokes like a steam train if it has even a little moisture and doesn't hiss

 

[Applesister]

Tuliptree is one of the more valuable timber trees in this country. Remember its not actually a "poplar".