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Offline Tortoise

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Arizona tree ID please
« on: March 02, 2012, 07:43:38 pm »
I got this big tree in a part of my front yard in Arizona that is soon to be cut down. It looks like a desert ironwood but saw significant differences in the color of the bark and leaf structure. The tree also leaks a very thick reddish sap in drops. Anyway, can someone please identify this tree, tell me if it is good bow wood, and a stave count estimate? Here's some pics:





I apologize for the super big pictures, have no idea how to reduce the size.
-Peter
Arizona

Offline Josh B

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Re: Arizona tree ID please
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2012, 08:10:23 pm »
Mesquite.  It likes a flat back , comparable to black walnut in tension strength .  I'd trade an Osage stave for a couple staves out of that. >:D That ones the cleanest and straightest I've ever seen.  Be careful with it.  Borers love it and it checks and splits FAST if you don't get it sealed good.  Josh
« Last Edit: March 02, 2012, 08:14:06 pm by Gun Doc »

Offline Tortoise

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Re: Arizona tree ID please
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2012, 08:16:03 pm »
I'd be happy to trade a stave from this for another osage actually  ;) , I'll let you know in the future when it gets cut
-Peter
Arizona