Nice log, but what is it???

[Stihlben]

I have picked up a decent sized log that fell over during the week which at first I assumed it to be beech, the tree has been standing dead for must be 25 to 30 years. On closer inspection the colour isn't right for beech as its too light and the only thing I can compare it to is a bit of holly from the same bit of woodland but if it is then it would be the biggest holly trunk I have ever seen...

Any ideas???

These other two photos are of the holly log for comparison

[C.J]

Is it Elm.

[treequip]

That looks like Beech to me, its colour is off cos its old and rotten

[Stihlben]

Just taken a slab off a smaller bit to have a look.

And the bark (what little is left) doesn't look much like the beech I have in the yard but looks very close to the holly log....

[Big Beech]

looks like lime to me

[Stihlben]

Defiantly not elm or lime. Probably is beech but there ar very few large beech in that area, a good few large holly though....

[Woodworks]

Looks like spalted beech to my eyes but I am no Arborist so could well be wrong. If it is and not to far gone it will make some very attractive boards.

[s.varty]

I would say beech as well

[felixthelogchopper]

I'd go Beech as well. Looks too light in colour to be Elm.

[Tom D]

rotten beech.