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Pat B:
These next ones are silky dogwood (Cornus amomum). Similar to red osier dogwood but not as strong or as heavy.
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Pat B:
These next ones are blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium). Similar to arrowwood viburnum (V. dentatum). Makes good arrows but usually need occasional straightening. I've never used arrowwood viburnum.
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Pat B:
...and finally this is a natural stand of hill cane(Arundinaria appalachiana) growing along my driveway. In the last pic you can see first year growth(paper sheath intact, bright green color), second year growth (paper sheath gone or deteriorated, color more yellow green)and a dead culm(tan color) that was third year growth last season. The second year growth is what you want for arrows. Third year growth is fine if found before it turns tan on it's own. As long as the culm is green it should be fine for arrows.
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aero86:
nice pics pat, that definitely is "dog"wood.. hehe ;D i know, im silly..
Pat B:
any wood is dogwood for Lucy Brown! ;)
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