Tree identity ??

[hedgerow pete]

whilst I was out walking this afternoon I was try to identify trees without leaves, sad I know but good fun, cant seem to find this one, it is in an urban area so could be any tree in the plant world ,best guess i can up with was either a laburnum, but seams very tall for that or a pagoda tree , so what do you lot think any ideas. I have uploaded a film of it on to you tube if you want to see the whole tree and its bark as i dont know who to upload photos yet



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c7nx7OKplg

 

[fred gordon]

Shot in the dark here, but is it laburnum? Might be a bit big but the only thing I can think of at the moment.

 

[robin wood]

Yep laburnum, quite normal to grow that size and even much bigger.

 

[hedgerow pete]

thanks for that the next question is do i stick the chain saw through it as it free to chop up and is the wood of any use, I could do with some new tool handles at the allotment and i have always wanted to build a pole lathe ??

 

[Apac]

don't make any eating utensils from laburnum its poisonous!

 

[hedgerow pete]

are the seeds poisonus as i have lots of hungrey rats at the allotment that would love to eat ground up toxic seeds

 

[Weesi]

Seeds are very poisonous on this one Pete. As are the roots and the leaves...

 

[hedgerow pete]

great , thanks for that i will collect the lot as the rats are very hungrey and crush them up and feed them with some mussiel to the offending rodents

 

[fred gordon]

great , thanks for that i will collect the lot as the rats are very hungrey and crush them up and feed them with some mussiel to the offending rodents

Make sure you don't get the containers mixed up. Label clearly!!!

 

[robin wood]

The wood lasts a long time outdoors and makes very good tool handles.

 

[bhofmann]

If it is Laburnam, and seems to be, here's a link to some images to help with identification:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Laburnum_anagyroides

Also, as stated before, it is a lovely wood to work and takes a nice finish; just don't make any food related items from it.

 

[Weesi]

Make sure you don't get the containers mixed up. Label clearly!!!

Second that!.. I had a Rosary Pea kicking around the house for 30 years.
I just thought it was a colourfull bean from abroad.
Turns out it's one of the most toxic seeds on the planet!.. Ricin poison is it's close relative..
I no longer have it after finding this out... The wee one would probably pop it in her mouth given a chance.
Be safe people!..

On a lighter note. I hate rats so the best of luck and hope they lap the stuff up!..

Simon

 

[hertsboy]

Yep I agree that's laburnum

And it's very good hard wood - so make sure you saw is sharp. It will take a lot of carving but once you've made something out of it, it will be extremely strong and probably last as long as you do!