Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
I've heard all of the rumors, but need to know, from a reliable source.
I have 4 trees, that I want to remove, all in excellent shape. 3 are 8-10 in diameter, 1 is 20-24. I don't want to do it myself. Thanks, for any and all help. Live in SW Michigan. |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
A decade ago my grandmother, who lived near Traverse City, MI, went to
visit her sister in another state for Christmas. When she left... the 80 year old black walnut tree in front of her house was still living. When she returned it was gone. The state police informed her that over 20 prime black walnuts had been stolen during the winter from her area. The police assured her that the tree was probably on its way overseas where it would fetched 5K +. The thieves did a great job cutting the tree down leaving only an inch stump. Nice and flat too. |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
Fly-by-Night CC wrote: ... The 24" tree is more reasonable and usable, but not quite "there" yet as far as valuable Walnut is concerned. This one needs another foot of diameter to really become something. ... In the meantime, black walnuts are really tasty. Getting them out of the shell is quite a chore but with a reward that justifies the effort. - FF |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
I never cut a tree unless I have to. There are a couple of reasons
why: 1) there is a lot of nice wood out there and there is plenty ready to buy (for a price) that you can look at and choose the best of the best. When you mill you own, you get what get; occulsions, knots, pock marks, unexpected sap lines, hidden problems from old damage, etc. and 2) I like trees. I live in a neighborhood, and the more trees the better. I love a grand old hardwood tree, and the only way they get to be grand and old is to be left alone. If you HAVE to cut these trees down, try getting a good chainsaw and cutting the small stuff into bowl blanks for all of us wood turners. Sap wood, defects and all manner of problems are considered "the good stuff" by us turners. Sealed on the ends, we buy it green! Also, with the saw you may be able to the trees into manageable sizes you could take to a sawyer. Robert |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
What rumors? Tom
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
"Fly-by-Night CC" wrote in message ... In article .com, wrote: I've heard all of the rumors, but need to know, from a reliable source. I have 4 trees, that I want to remove, all in excellent shape. 3 are 8-10 in diameter, 1 is 20-24. I don't want to do it myself. Thanks, for any and all help. Live in SW Michigan. The 24" tree is more reasonable and usable, but not quite "there" yet as far as valuable Walnut is concerned. This one needs another foot of diameter to really become something. Here in Oregon there are several 4' diameter yard trees I'd love to have - and am keeping a keen eye on any activity around them that looks to be on the order of removing them. If the log is peeled or sliced, rather than sawn into lumber, it's worth a lot. Whether it was always a "yard" tree with all the knife-damaging things yard trees tend to accumulate may eliminate the first seven feet from contention. If you're in MI, contact your extension agent and have the forester look at your trees. |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
I assume he's measuring it on the base. Not exactly veneer material.
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
Thanks, for all of the answers. I have to remove these trees, I hate
to, but have to, because of their locations. When they were planted, by the homes original owner, there was no consideration given to their future growth. |
Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
If by that you mean that they are hanging over the neighbor's garage
and have power lines running through them, you will be paying a hefty sum for removal regardless of the value of the trees. Just so you're not too shocked. |
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
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Are The Black Walnut Trees I Have Worth Anything?
Markem (sixoneeight) wrote: On 16 Oct 2005 17:33:58 -0700, wrote: Fly-by-Night CC wrote: ... The 24" tree is more reasonable and usable, but not quite "there" yet as far as valuable Walnut is concerned. This one needs another foot of diameter to really become something. ... In the meantime, black walnuts are really tasty. Getting them out of the shell is quite a chore but with a reward that justifies the effort. Just run them over with the car while green, wear rubber gloves though when removing the husks. That works because the shells are too hard a strong to be crushed by the tires. -- FF |
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