Two unknown trees I found when clearing

grweldon · April 21, 2015, 09:35:54 AM

I really need to get a tree identification picture book for the trees of the south/Alabama. Anybody recommend one?

Short of that, I'd like to know what these are before I can decide if they need to be removed...

This one I thought was a pecan until it flowered, there are many pecans in the area but none flowered like this... (yet?)...

And this one I am guessing is an Eastern Redbud....

Raider Bill · April 21, 2015, 11:00:03 AM

The first one looks a bit like Brazilian pepper

The leaves on my red bud trees are fatter than those.

grweldon · April 21, 2015, 11:57:42 AM

A Brazilian pepper... Thanks a bunch for that Bill! :D

Raider Bill · April 21, 2015, 02:20:45 PM

I just read in the local paper where Florida is trying to import some kind of bug to slow down the spread of Brazilian pepper trees because they are so invasive.
Not saying that's what you have but looks similar.

bucknwfl · April 21, 2015, 03:55:14 PM

The first one is chinaberry. What does the bark of the second look like

Thanks

Buck

WDH · April 21, 2015, 09:23:31 PM

Chinaberry is right. The second is cherry.

The best book on Southern Tree ID:

http://www.amazon.com/Native-Trees-Southeast-Identification-Guide/dp/0881928283

bucknwfl · April 22, 2015, 07:13:25 AM

Chinaberry has some unique hues and colors. It is very soft. I have been looking for one big enough for paneling. Enjoy

WDH · April 22, 2015, 07:17:17 AM

Buck,

I know where some is being cleared in South Georgia. How much paneling do you need?

grweldon · April 22, 2015, 07:37:12 AM

Thanks y'all who posted. I appreciate the answers!

Quote from: bucknwfl on April 21, 2015, 03:55:14 PM
The first one is chinaberry. What does the bark of the second look like?

Quote from: WDH on April 21, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Chinaberry is right. The second is cherry.

Danny, without a doubt the second is Cherry?

bucknwfl · April 22, 2015, 07:46:59 AM

Quote from: WDH on April 22, 2015, 07:17:17 AM
Buck,

I know where some is being cleared in South Georgia. How much paneling do you need?

I only need about 10 or so 1 x 8 x10'. They are hard to come by down here. Usually can get them for free but most of the farmers have pushed them up. It is part of a room I am trying to finish board n batten with as many species as possible. I would live to visit your site someday
Thanks

Buck

grweldon · April 22, 2015, 11:01:00 AM

Is Chinaberry good for anything? The tree I got the sample from is a large, nasty looking tree. I'm sure it has metal in it but it has a short, main trunk about 24+ inches in diameter maybe 5' tall or so. Large branches and secondary trunk as well. If I end up milling it you are welcome to have some. I don't know if I can get 10' long 1x8s but again, if I mill it I'll keep that in mind...

bucknwfl · April 22, 2015, 01:37:28 PM

It is nice wood not an strength. I have not been able to find and 10 ft logs either. It is typical for it to branch off like that.

Thanks

Buck

grweldon · April 22, 2015, 03:27:48 PM

I'll see if I can post a picture of the whole tree tomorrow. I have many others but I haven't seen any over 8" in diameter at the base. I have read that it can (is? should?) be considered an invasive...

WDH · April 22, 2015, 08:29:35 PM

Buck,

I have some in 8' length, kiln dried. No 10' though.

GR,

Yes, 100% sure about the cherry. Crush a leaf and smell it, or scrape the bark off a twig and smell it. The odor is unmistakeable.

grweldon · April 23, 2015, 07:39:15 AM

My nitwit son cut down the only cherry tree I know of on my property. That's where the sample was from. It was about 7-8" in diameter and had about 1.5" of heartwood. I'm so bummed. At least I'll know what to look for on the rest of the property.

Thanks All...