I'm not loving this tree of heaven I'm burning right now but it is putting out enough heat that in a few minutes my girlfriend shouldn't need her sweater. Even the worst firewood is still firewood!
With all of the talk on this site about being on the 3 year plan and only burning dry wood, I am surprised no one said their least favorite wood was WET wood.
The worst around in N. California I've used, stinks like menthol, Camphor, nasty stuff. I started hoarding in 2012 when I got my insert. I'm burning wood that I collected several years ago. I don't scrounge as much anymore now that I know what I actually need. Only about 1-1/2 cords.
I quit burning my least favorite wood years ago but i guess Silver Maple or Box elder, the least favorite one i still burn would be Mulberry, dries slow and middle of road wood, dont believe the btu charts. My Bur Oak beats it hands down.
yeah if we were close to eachother I'd gladly trade for that mulberry, you can have all the Siberian Elm you want!!!
If the Elm was in good shape i would be tempted, i very rarely bring much home any more, just what i have on my property.
I would say Tree of Heaven even tho I havent burnt any in the stove yet. Hate it because it rings my field and when I cut it down the seeds go everywhere,,,and of course the runners are quite healthy too. Gotta toss Catalpa in the mix just to needle Brad LOL. And I got a nice size one coming down some time this winter.
