However, in general, the woods highly recommended for firewood, taking into account ease of splitting as well as all round flammability are Ash, Birch, and Beech.
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Alder. Poor.
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Apple. Good. Needs good seasoning, Burns well. Pleasant smell. No sparking or spitting.
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Ash. One of the best for firewood. Burns green but best when seasoned.
Steady burner. Can be split very easily. -
Beech. Good. Needs good seasoning.
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Birch. Very good. Can burn unseasoned. Fast burner.
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Cedar. Good. Burns well. Pleasant smell. Good, lasting heat. No spitting.
Small pieces burn unseasoned. -
Cherry. Good. Needs good. Burns well. Pleasant smell. No spitting.
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Elm. Good. Needs very good seasoning. Lasting heat. Slow burner.
Larger Elm logs are tough to split. -
Hawthorn. Good. Burns well.
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Hazel. Excellent. Do season. Fast burner. No spitting.
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Holly. Good. Can be burnt green.
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Horse Chestnut. Poor.
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Larch. OK. Needs good seasoning. Spits a lot. Creates greasy soot.
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Lime. Poor.
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Oak. Excellent. Lasting heat. Slow burner.
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Pear. Good. Needs good seasoning. Burns well. Pleasant smell no spitting.
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Pine. OK. Needs good seasoning. Spits creates greasy soot
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Plane. OK.
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Poplar. Poor.
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Rowan. Good. Burns well.
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Spruce. Poor.
- Sycamore. Good.
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Walnut. Poor
- Yew. OK
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