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Stickhead
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Is this American Elm?
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May 18, 2020, 12:03:32 pm »
This tree came down in a storm. The roots are still attached, so it’s still alive for now. I’m just trying to confirm it’s some type of Elm, and if it’s good bow wood. Thanks.
...Tom
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PatM
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Re: Is this American Elm?
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May 18, 2020, 12:16:59 pm »
Seems more likely to be red elm based on the end cut.
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Stickhead
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May 19, 2020, 07:04:32 am »
That would be more likely, I suppose. I just didn’t think the heartwood looked dark enough.
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PatM
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Re: Is this American Elm?
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May 19, 2020, 07:48:57 am »
American Elm is generally mostly sapwood in smaller trees with browner heartwood if in any amount.
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hoosierf
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May 19, 2020, 08:31:48 am »
Was it wet or dry, generally, where you cut it? American elm seems to like creek/river side or bottom lands.
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BowEd
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May 19, 2020, 08:50:24 am »
I'd say it's red elm.A lighter weight type elm.Get it split and the bark should pop of yet.Red elm can make good serviceable 50# bows with 2" wide limbs.
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