Burl ID help???

[Yotehntr]

I went out "Burl hunting" with a buddy today.    Forgot my Audubon field guide when we went. Cut these burls off and I'm having trouble identifying the type of tree. These 2 are from the same tree I'm showing inside and out. It was in the woods so couldn't do the "leaf" thing. (may have to go back in the spring) I'm thinking some type of oak. Thought I'd see if ya'll could give a hand. Thanks!
Brad

[Bills Custom Calls]

It sure looks red,are you sure it is not cherry can't see enough of the bark to know for sure

I can tell you that vine on the burl sure looks like poison ivy to me.Don't be fooled you can get from a dry vine

[Yotehntr]

Yep, I knew that was poison ivy. I get it just not to bad...(hopefully not "famous last words") I'm certain it's not cherry ... got some of that a week or 2 ago. I can tell it just by it's bark easily. (at least in person) Didn't take a pic of it's bark but here's a slice of it.

[msmith]

I'm thinkin' maybe elm.

[FinsnFur]

I can tell ya what it is

It's cool! 

C'mon you guys gotta agree with that.

[alscalls]

It is ............MINE!!!!!!.......

Not for sure.....I could tell ya better if I were there with ya when you cut it......I would not want to tell ya wrong so I wont guess.

What are ya doing to keep it from checking?

[Yotehntr]

Nothing yet Al!  wasn't in the mood to fool with it tonight. I usually cut them up in to blank size and sticker 'em in a box (taped closed). For them to dry the moisture has to go through the box firs. Just slows the drying down, and let's it stay even through out. After they get down to about 15% or so I open the box up to speed the process. The box is in the house....patient wife huh? I got a few other burls but I knew what they were 

[msmith]

I have to agree with Jim on this. Whatever it is, it's coolerin heck.

[alscalls]

Nothing yet Al!  wasn't in the mood to fool with it tonight. I usually cut them up in to blank size and sticker 'em in a box (taped closed). For them to dry the moisture has to go through the box firs. Just slows the drying down, and let's it stay even through out. After they get down to about 15% or so I open the box up to speed the process. The box is in the house....patient wife huh? I got a few other burls but I knew what they were 

Dont believe  its mine huh..             

[Jimmie in Ky]

I am thinking one of the elm species. Could possibly be one of the white oaks but I dont think so, inside is wrong color. Bark is not dark enough to be a red oak.

Now you can send that cherry burl to me for safe keeping if ya want.  Jimmie

[Yotehntr]

Well I think I'm going to have to send it to the Forestry and get them to identify it for me. Only way to really be sure.  Al & Jimmie That Cherry is sweet ain't it!   

[HaMeR]

Cherry.

[vvarmitr]

I can tell what it's not ... it's not a burl! 

That is a form of crotch w/ broken limbs that healed over. 

I'm w/ Jimmie, it looks to be Elm. 

[Yotehntr]

I think you're correct on that VV. I had wondered when I cut it off. I know most have a distorted bark over the burls but some don't. Cedar comes to mind, even though it is not a hard wood. I'll cut it up and see what's inside. 

[vvarmitr]

If you're able to give me a close-up of the end grain w/ a good clean cut. An area 1 inch square should be enough in the heart wood.    Elm has a very distinctive end grain.

[msmith]

I'm thinkin' maybe elm.

Slippery elm at that.

[Yotehntr]

  forgot to take the pic VV I'll try to remember when I get home.