Metasequoia trunk

[Sciadopitys]

This is only the second sizable Dawn Redwood i have ever dismantled, and it is quite a large specimen. At least 2 tonnes worth of trunk. Because trees of this species and age are not that commonly seen, wondered if the trunk was of any use? Seems a shame to just dump it on the rubbish pile! Anyone offer any opinions!?!? Or am i right in thinking its pretty useless timber like most conifers!?!

 

Ed

[mikepage]

Redwood is great timber man, mill it up.

[Sciadopitys]

I know Sequoia is nice wood, what about Metasequoia? Seems very soft to me!

[mikepage]

I know Sequoia is nice wood, what about Metasequoia? Seems very soft to me!

 

yeah it is a bit soft, but it's great for outdoor furniture as it is resistant to bugs and to rot. also as a finish wood 'cause it looks so good IMO.

[delabodge]

where are you?

[Sciadopitys]

Trunk was in central London - its been chopped into logs now as access was tight and it simply speeded up getting it out and down the road! Its been dumped on the green waste rubbish heap! I'll probably find out its worth about £500 now! lol

 

Mike page - Where in PA are you from? I did a bit of work near Kennett Square a few years ago - just outside of Philly!!! A plasce called LOngwood Gardens! Some big and beautiful trees around there! Sugar maples awesome autumn display and i climbed some 130ft+ Tulip trees over there too - nice area!!

[mikepage]

Mike page - Where in PA are you from? I did a bit of work near Kennett Square a few years ago - just outside of Philly!!! A plasce called LOngwood Gardens! Some big and beautiful trees around there! Sugar maples awesome autumn display and i climbed some 130ft+ Tulip trees over there too - nice area!!

 

I'm 30 min. north of philly. Longwood gardens is awsome. were you working there?

[Sciadopitys]

Yeah a did a few months at Longwood gardens in 2007! Very nice place! Some awesome trees there!