tree branch identification?

 


I know this is an odd question, and I am not sure if it belongs in this
section. But can anyone identify what tree this branch came from. I have
a stack
of it in my yard that a friend gave me but have no clue what it
is. My guess
would be cherry wood? It has redish-like bark, and under
the bark is a layer of
brownish, under that layer is a yellowish color
and under that is a whiter color
of wood. Anybody have an idea of what
it is? I basically need to know if it is
toxic or not. Thanks.


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illius

 

illius said:

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If those were cut in my neighborhood, It wouldn't be uneasonable to  
identify those as mulberry branches.  At least, tha's what immediately
came to mind when I looked at them.  (Mulberry chips are pretty good
for smoking or grilling.)

Cherry would have shinier bark and more distinct lenticles.

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Thanks for the reply, Just to narrow it down sum I live in colorado in
the US.
So it is near the mountains not quite at them, but close to
them. I ask this
question because I widdled a pipe out of one of these
branches, But if it is
toxic in anyway then it is a dud.


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illius

 

 Perhaps of the Salix (willow) family


if so its not toxic and the bark is good for headaches and plant
propagation

 

On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:43:18 +0000, illius


I doubt it's any kind of stone fruit... looks more like poplar or
young maple.  Without mature trunk bark, and with no twigs, no leaves,
no buds, or growth habit, it's difficult to say what it is but I'd bet
my bippee it ain't cherry, peach, or plum.  Doesn't look like hickery,
pecan, or any nut tree of which I'm familiar that's used for smoking
food.  Thing is all wood smoke is a carcinogen.