Firewood

Eucalyptus trees, also known as gum trees, are widely cultivated for their oils which are used in various domestic products such as cleaning solutions. The tree was only brought over in America in the 1800s and has continued to grow exclusively in California and a few southeastern regions. So if you do come across a eucalyptus […]

Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is one of the rarest trees, growing almost exclusively along the west coast of the US. Where it does grow, madrone blooms beautiful flowers during the spring months and then strawberries during the autumn. However, though it is rare, madrone is a renewable species. So, is it worth burning such a rare

 Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the only species left belonging to the genus of sequoia. As such, redwood is the oldest living tree, shrub, or general living thing still alive, predating humans for thousands of years. Today, redwood is a very high valued timber wood. But is it worth burning as firewood? Redwood is a softwood

Weeping willow (Salix babylonica) is a species of a willow tree, belonging to the genus of salix. As a tree, it tends to have a short life span of as little as 40 years, but it grows rapidly during that time. Like most willows, the weeping willow is able to grow in most kinds of

Most willow trees prefer cold, moist soils but they are able to grow fairly well in most soils, which is why they thrive as an invasive species in Australia. Part of the Salix genus, willow is used all over the world as ornamental trees as well as being favored for their woodworking capabilities. But how does willow

Part of the Rosaceae family, mountain ash prefers to grow in cooler temperatures and is popular in the northern hemisphere. They are mostly decorative trees, blooming beautifully from May to June. Mountain ash is also durable, so it makes for good carving wood, but how does it do as firewood? Mountain ash is very good

White ash (Fraxinus Americana ) is the ash variety of choice when it comes to decorating national parks and large areas of nature all across North America. It is one of the largest growing ash trees, reaching as wide as 50 feet and as tall as 120 feet. Its durability and flexibility make it a popular

A common ornamental tree, ash (aka Fraxinus )  is a flowering plant belonging to the Oleaceae family. It is common worldwide, with varieties in the US, Europe, and Asia. Though it particularly holds weight in the US ecosystem. Used commonly for tables and guitars, is ash good firewood? Ash is one of the most widely

Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is one of the rarest trees that now grow in the US. Originally from India and Australia, the crepe myrtle is considered a luxurious crafting wood due to its rarity. So, it is worth burning this precious wood?  Though it is hardwood, crepe myrtle burns like softwood. It burns very rapidly, giving

Aspen is the name given for a collective species of poplar trees and so is part of the poplar tree family. It is often mistaken for a birch due to its similar bark and leaves. The tree itself prefers moist soils, using the earth’s water to grow up to 100 ft tall. Aspen may have a very