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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gunnar on September 24, 2018, 02:52:29 pm

Title: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: Gunnar on September 24, 2018, 02:52:29 pm

I found this potential stave and am very curious as to what type of tree/plant it is. It shares many characteristics of oceanspray, but the leaves are a little different. It is an extremely hard wood and there are at least 4 excellent staves in the bunch. The final picture is oceanspray that is growing right next to it.

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: DC on September 24, 2018, 03:47:27 pm

Serviceberry or Saskatoon(depending on where you live) I think. Makes a good bow :)

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: PatM on September 24, 2018, 04:00:03 pm

Yeah, Western Serviceberry.

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: penderbender on September 24, 2018, 07:19:57 pm

Serviceberry for sure. Ignore the twist and make a bow. It's good wood. Cheers- Brendan

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on September 24, 2018, 11:50:06 pm

Where'd you find that? I've been looking for serviceberry

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: Gunnar on October 26, 2018, 10:08:02 pm

I found it near an area of saltwater in WA. It's the first time I have really seen it

Title: Re: Tree ID help (similar to oceanspray)
Post by: Pat B on October 27, 2018, 06:46:39 am

Service berry was my first thought.