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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Stalkingfox on February 25, 2019, 02:32:20 pm

Title: Not sure what it is but it sure straightens nicely...
Post by: Stalkingfox on February 25, 2019, 02:32:20 pm

Found this stuff growing off the river bank back in September.

Title: Re: Not sure what it is but it sure straightens nicely...
Post by: Stalkingfox on February 25, 2019, 02:33:27 pm

Noticed the sap was bright red..

Title: Re: Not sure what it is but it sure straightens nicely...
Post by: KnapperJay on February 27, 2019, 09:55:18 am

That looks like some nice stuff. I was curious too and did some poking around. I think it might be Amorpha fruticosa, the false indigo bush. I vaguely recall reading somewhere that they make really nice shafting, although Ive never found the plant in my area. Id get a sample of the leaves and further investigate as well as visit the plant during its flowering season to be 100% sure. It always bugs me when I don't know what material Im working with... Anyways, first posting here, been reading for a couple years atleast. Good to be here. Hope that helps.

Title: Re: Not sure what it is but it sure straightens nicely...
Post by: willie on February 27, 2019, 04:53:04 pm

Jay

welcome to PA      (AT)

Title: Re: Not sure what it is but it sure straightens nicely...
Post by: Hawkdancer on February 28, 2019, 12:04:02 am

Check with the county extension service - take in a cutting with leaves and bark.
Hawkdancer