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Saltcedar appears to be the correct identification. Specifically Athel Tamarisk. Based on all the photos I've seen it is a perfect match. Thank you!

John, that sounds like quite the ordeal!

I am located in Henderson, NV and doubt the trees are native based on their size, location, and the fact that we don't exactly have... trees... :p There...

Came across an add for free wood from some downed trees, not quite sure what this is... Trunks are as much as 4' across, I went to cut it up for firewood but when splitting a piece the grain caught...

Another option besides paint for coating foam that I didn't see (but very well may have missed) in previous responses is the aerosol can of plasti-dip. It is void filling, builds up to a stout...