BLACK LOCUST - TREES OF ONTARIO - SPECIES IDENTIFICATION

[@tomwaldo9556]

I had black locust for firewood a couple years ago. It burns really hot. On the coldest days I had to crack open a window when I let it get too hot. Good video.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Yes, this species surprises people. The roll-off driver who delivers my 6 cord loads has a homemade wood stove at his shop and he related his story to me about throwing some locust in and the heat pumping out from it! Thanks again

[@catsgillhillbilly]

Awesome info. Black locust blossoms are a delicious snack. So sweet!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

That's what I forgot to mention! Looking forward to trying some next spring

[@stashpontoo311]

Cool Anthony 👍 thanks now I know what Black Locust look's like .And be Safe take care

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Thanks man, you too. Had a nice rip on Lake Ontario yesterday

[@mikehughes2026]

Morning Anthony, good info in the video , nice to see a business owner who knows his product . If customers ask questions, you can provide answers instead of saying, “it’s wood, it all burns”. Yeah those grubs are great as bait. Have a good weekend, Tight Lines!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Good morning and thank you. The customers love the ID when I deliver. I've got 2 or 3 load of black locust, hopefully I get some grubs for Labou4 Day weekend!

[@jaysway2346]

Really liking the species ID series, looking forward to learning more.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Thank you! I think this serious will do in the long run.

[@DerekBlais]

Black locust is such a wonderful wood for tools handles, fence posts, or any outdoor structures. I like this series. I’m a new subscriber in NB 🇨🇦

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Much appreciated! Yes, this type of wood has great uses and longevity in and out od the wood stove. I had hoped to do more tree species ID videos last year, I will definitely cover them this year

[@pyroman6000]

We have a bunch of Locust trees in our neighborhood (W. NY state), and I think they must be the hybrid species you mentioned as they have no thorns. LOVE when people trim limbs and branches off- that stuff is my favorite firewood! Very distinctive wood- the sapwood is a bright lime yellow, with a pretty honey brown heartwood. Hard as a rock, but splits fairly easily. Burns slow with relatively little flames or smoke, and leaves a gorgeous bed of hot long lasting coals behind. My guess is that it's some kind of Honey Locust, but nobody I talk to seems to know exactly what it is. That, and Silver Maple are my most common free "woodhound" scores, as those were planted all over the place when the neighborhood was first developed. Many are massive now. I just burn in a wood grill for cooking and recreational fires, so btu content isn't a major concern for me. So that soft maple is good stuff! Same for the odd poplar, basswood, cottonwood, or spruce score. I reserve all that latter for the "sittin around" fires, or for making kindling.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Every wood has a purpose. Even box elder branches are good for packing down easily in the truck when they arr cut and removed 🤣

[@josephgrant9137]

I been working on 11 black locust trees for this winter to heat my house plus birch, white oak and few other ones from the river bank. Thanks Der Guy

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Nice! Down early, up early to get two trailer loads of it dropped off this morning! What river? Salmon and trout stream?

[@josephgrant9137]

@@OntarioFirewoodResource Nice. Back waters of the Wisconsin river. AKA my back yard.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Nice. What's the fishing like over there?

[@josephgrant9137]

@@OntarioFirewoodResource On a good day its great. Northern, Bass, walleye, Crappie, Cats, Musky, Gar, Sturgen. On a bad day Carp.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Nice! Lots to go for, minus the carp, yuck!

[@ronviebke4098]

just watched this one again. Some good points. Thanks Anthony!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Thanks, I really got a push to do the rest before the leaves are gone. Fall colours would make the videos better

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Thanks for the good information Anthony..

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Thanks man, going to bed "early" for once

[@gerryspang5917]

Very informative, thanks for sharing

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

No problem, thank you!

[@bwillan]

Great information, Anthony. I didn't think Southern Ontario had much in the way of black locust trees. Same for hickory.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Not many overall, less there's a lot less hickory than locust. I always manage to get a big load in every now and then

[@340dave]

Excellent, thanks!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

No problem, I looked forward to doing this one but I hate presenting more than being on camera. I'm designed to work!

[@340dave]

@@OntarioFirewoodResource No, this is an important service. A lot of viewers like me are getting an education we otherwise wouldn't have. You have a way of explaining it easily. In fact, I'm saving this video for future reference. Knowing the species at a glance is needed for business.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Actually I'm making these ID videos to attract a wider range of viewers as it seems like there's only a small few relatively that are exclusively into firewood. I wish I was more suited for video work, but it is what it is

[@markficarra8502]

Big fan from Ohio🔥😁

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@jamesstan317]

When split fresh is it more of a yellow green color? I love the species series idea!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Ya thats right! Thanks for watching!

[@brucemackenzie4082]

You're doing a disservice to the region of Ontario by not mentioning the fact black locust is invasive to Ontario. If you can convince people to use black locust as firewood while seeking out trees to remove from the environment, rather than cultivate it, it would go a long way in combating invasives.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Fair enough. This video is not about covering every base, there is a lot of technical knowledge of identifying trees that I do not know. This is just the basics.

[@FlashGordon-g9w]

You should get some drone footage. That would be awesome!

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

I had a drone, but it fell in the Muskoka River after making contact with the best tree in my tree ID video. It wss free so no money lost, amazon said they didnt deliver it and sent me a refund 🤣 oh well, it ducked anyway. Have you seen my nature walk tree ID videos? I have drone footage on my 2021 video. I am currently working on this year's video and my buddy brought his drone. Spectacular footage, I only do these videos during fall

[@FlashGordon-g9w]

@@OntarioFirewoodResource im your buddy lol

[@FlashGordon-g9w]

@@OntarioFirewoodResource tag me in your drone video please