Beeches, Birches, Ashes and Peckers

Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them. The beech says to the birch:

“Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?”

The birch says he cannot tell.

Just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling. The birch says,

“Woodpecker, you are a tree expert. Can you tell if that is a son of a beech or a son of a birch?”

The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree. He replies:

“It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is, however, the best piece of ash I have ever put my pecker in!” pecker in!”