What is it?

[Deron]

I cut down a couple trees in our backyard and it has a hint of watery red near the center.
The wood itself is slighty stringy and light in color. Appears to be a hardwood.

Any idea what type of wood this is? I'll post a pic if needed.

 

[oldspark]

Hey this is more fun than having pictures, i will guess boxelder.

 

[gzecc]

I will also go out on a limb, and say box elder. Its a type of maple.

 

[Deron]

Here's a photo.

 

[homebrewz]

Definitely box elder. Dries fairly fast and good shoulder season wood. Stack it off the ground as it tends to rot quickly when its left sitting.

 

[Deron]

Thanks all.

Split up to the size in the photos, about how long will it need to season?

 

[Tony H]

Since the bark is still on we know it's pretty fresh but it does season quickly. Split it small like the picture and could be ready in 4 to 6 months. Split to an average size and it will all be good for next fall.

 

[Wood Duck]

Freshly cut wood of any type will be iffy for this season, but Box Elder should be fine for next. If you're in a bind, maybe it will be OK toward the end of this year, provided you can give it a sunny and windy place to season, and stack it loosly. It definitely will be better next year.