What kind of wood is this?

[Scott Rathburn]

Can anybody tell me what kind of wood this is or what
this red pattern in the wood is called? The sawyer thought
it was some type of poplar. Now if I can get the pictures to post you might know what I am talking about.

[Chris Barton]

Hi Scott,


By the feel of it I would say it is probably Cherry. I have never seen any poplar with red in it. Could be box Elder which is known for some red streaking.

[Todd Burch]

Scott, it is most likely box elder. However, I've seen ambrosia maple come close to that. I would put money on box elder though.

Todd

[Ron Jones near Indy]

My best guess is box elder.

[Larry Norton]

I agree with Todd. Box Elder.

[John Miliunas]

Box Elder. Note that much of the red streaking will disappear with age.:cool:

[Keith Christopher]

Agreed box elder. Here is a read on how these form.


http://www.plpa.agri.umn.edu/~robertb/pdfreprints/redstain.pdf


Although I have seen tulipwood similarly colored. But I doubt it's tulipwood since it grows in Brazil.

[scott spencer]

I'd say it's box elder, but only cuz that's what everyone said :D .....honestly, I didn't have a clue. You'll find something interesting to make from it!

[John Shuk]

Box elder. And a truly fine piece it is. The red streaks are from stresses that the tree has sustained. I guess it ain't easy being a tree.