Can Anyone ID This TREE? Fish Safe Wood?

[aclockworkorange]

I figured someone is bound to be good with plants and trees on MFK since this is such a diverse community. Here is the tree in question:

The wood is amazing and I'd like to use it to decorate my tanks (after drying out and soaking), but I have no way of knowing if it's toxic without knowing the name. Anyone know?

 

[Wiggles92]

Where are you located?

 

[aclockworkorange]

Where are you located?

Portland, OR, but I'm guessing this tree is not native. Just a guess though.

 

[Wiggles92]

Portland, OR, but I'm guessing this tree is not native. Just a guess though.

Ah, okay.

While I may not know what kind of tree it is, your location might help someone else ID it in case it turns out to be a native tree.

Good luck!

 

[Szar]

Try it with some feeders or gold fish. Them mollies swords.

Id tossed tree branches i found in lake Ontario in my tanks, i had no issues. I just boiled them before hand.

 

[Kaosu]

i do believe that is a twisted or corkscrew willow

 

[dhardwick]

does it ever have flowers

 

[Red Devil]

It looks to me like a cherry or plum flowering tree/bush... does it have reddish leaves in spring and small flowers ?

 

[Red Devil]

i do believe that is a twisted or corkscrew willow

now that i am looking at it again i think your right... i have one.. i just never saw one so bushy... they use these willows to make baskets.. ,..

 

[Dan F]

It looks like Corkscrew Willow, but I would need to see a close-up of the leaves to know for sure.

Willows contain salicylic acid (aspirin), so maybe it will cure your fish's headaches. It may be hard to get to sink, as it is a fairly light and soft wood.