Desert Ironwood Tree

[reed43]

For some of you who have never seen a desert ironwood tree, here is a picture taken on the golf course at Wellton Az. The course was designed around a large desert area and

many of the native plants were left in place.

 

[ed4copies]

Reed,
I was once told we use the root of the tree. This tree certainly looks like it has wood!!!

Was I mislead[:0][:0][:0][:0][:0]??

 

[devowoodworking]

Thanks for the pic Reed I've often wondered what the tree looked like

 

[reed43]

Ed this tree trunk is small compared to some I have seen. There is much wood above the ground that is very useable, along with the roots. These trees when blooming have a beautiful small pink flower. They have just finished there bloom this past month. They are the same as any other tree in the use of the wood they produce, just a little harder, and more dense. Reed

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks for the picture Reed , and the info !

 

[redfishsc]

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[ed4copies]

Thanks Reed.

I am now a little bit better informed!!

 

[keithkarl2007]

paper, tree, chainsaw? chainsaw wins

 

[redfishsc]

Kieth, sorry, I didn't notice your sig.

 

[LostintheWoods]

I'm thinking, given the cost of gasoline, that depends on how far from the tree you live, and keep your [gas-powered!] chainsaw!