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Selling Backyard Black Walnut: Low Value Due to Limbs, Metal, and Sawmill Risks

Backyard walnuts rarely sell. Reasons:

Low branches (<10 ft) = knotty lumber.
Urban trees = nails, wire, bullets = ruined saw blades.

Slim Chance

If trunk >18" diameter (at 4 ft) AND no limbs below 6 ft → hobbyist woodworker might take it for free. Highland Hardware (404-872-4466) has a bulletin board.

Don't count on profit.

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