The large log in the bottom middle of the photo has the thicker bark and yellowish-green hue that are tyical of freshly cut black locust. It doesn't have the typical bark inclusions, but I have also seen the thinner bark variation over the years.
Some kind of locust?
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The large log in the bottom middle of the photo has the thicker bark and yellowish-green hue that are tyical of freshly cut black locust. It doesn't have the typical bark inclusions, but I have also seen the thinner bark variation over the years.
Agree...and that leads me to believe the non-Locust appearance has to do with the fact that these are immature specimen. The large log was from the biggest of the bunch that was felled, but most definitely the same variety as the rest.
In Northern Va BL does not look like that, and when
It will burn fine whatever it is- post #22 has pictures of BL
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nrford
Minister of Fire
These photo's are recycled from post which is not the O.P.'s. re-read Rangerbait's post
So it looks like the 100% verdict is not in.
Haha...I can see how my last post could have been misinterpreted.
CheapBassTurd
Minister of Fire
How weird that all these longtime stovers
are stumped on a stump. LOL
Not that I
can be sure of anything either. LOLOLOL
are stumped on a stump. LOL
Not that I
can be sure of anything either. LOLOLOL
nrford
Minister of Fire
I was referring to these pics, and that confirms it to me 100%
I agree with you...and I can't imagine what else would grow around here in such abundance, with such Black Locust-like characteristics.
I agree. Black locust. 100% certainty.
TO ALL: Here are some pics of a known black locust I took today on our property. It's young and growing rapidly in moist soil within 15 feet of a small stream.
I selected this particular tree becaust its bark looks exactly like that on the logs in question. It's grown to a decent size (8" DBH) but still very young. Notice the bark doesn't have the deep furrows and inclusions of much older trees--or some younger trees that have dryer growing conditions.
Clearly recognizable BL leaves with some branches & trunk showing:
A focus on the trunk (You can see mossy stones in the creek bed in the background):
Bark look familiar?
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I agree. Black locust. 100% certainty.
TO ALL: Here are some pics of a known black locust I took today on our property. It's young and growing rapidly in moist soil within 15 feet of a small stream.
I selected this particular tree becaust its bark looks exactly like that on the logs in question. It's grown to a decent size (8" DBH) but still very young. Notice the bark doesn't have the deep furrows and inclusions of much older trees--or some younger trees that have dryer growing conditions.
Clearly recognizable BL leaves with some branches & trunk showing:
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A focus on the trunk (You can see mossy stones in the creek bed in the background):
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But no thorns. BL has no thorns as far as I kn0w.
Bark look familiar?
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Yes definitely not Honey Locust, HL has thorns that make them look like satans garden. I know because I'm slowly clearing my land of them. Went to the Dr. for a routine checkup a couple days after clearing some of the Honey Locust, and he said, "what the heck happened to you"
nrford
Minister of Fire
Both Honey and Black locust have cultivars that are thorn-less...So thorns are not the deciding factor when we are examining these two species.
That there is black locust, Makes for great stove chow. And yes, there are thornless samples of both flavors.
HisTreeNut
Minister of Fire
Looks like black locust to me as well as some great BTU's.
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heavy hammer
Minister of Fire
I agree young blank locust I have a few truck loads that look exactly like that, much different compared to the most older mature black locust trees. The leaves should help give it away nice grab great firewood.
