It was hard resisting making the title “okay, so I know its a tree” haha. I also couldn’t decide if this was against rules or not so I apologize if it is.
This is a tree that I have had no choice but to take down. So far every piece cut has this consistent discoloration towards the center. I was just wondering if anyone had any clue why or where I find out? I’m just curious and wasn’t really sure where to post this
by M_Karli
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The center part (the heartwood) still retains moisture
The original sapling is in the middle. Trees grow in layers around it.
I’m sure someone can give a more technical explanation.
Different growing conditions? First guess is it wasn’t watered as much when it was young. Maybe fertilizer? Is the heart harder or softer? Do you know what kind of tree it is? For example some but not all mesquites have red heart like cedar.
I’m useless here but Hehe…
Heartwood (the dark) vs sapwood (light). Every year, the tree adds width to its trunk with cells growing in the cambium, a layer just under the bark. This new growth is sapwood, and as the name suggests will carry water and nutrients up and down the tree. As the tree grows, the sapwood at the center is no longer needed to transport sap, they lose moisture, the cells become inactive, and an accumulation of terpenoids and lignans change the visual experience. How much heartwood vs sapwood is species dependent.
Different species of trees produce different colorings. Do you have some information on that? By the look of the bark i think it could be Acer/Maple, Ash or some kind of wingnut.
I’m no help but… damn hope those knockers didn’t knock you out