NOW I LIVE IN ARIZONA AND THE CEDAR OUT HERE IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT! Any wisdom out there? Oak is also great for grilling over an outdoor fire. What is Russian olive wood good for? They died. Olive wood is a great hardwood, it burns much like pecan or oak. Depending on the types of conditions that the Russian olive tree was growing in, it may be carrying a higher moisture content than you expect. Greenwood is wood that has just been cut and not seasoned. At this time of year, there is lower moisture and sap content, resulting in quick-seasoning wood. The Russian olive removal sites offered up the perfect solution. I havent been able to compare it to madrone, or the oaks (like Oregon white, black oak, etc.). Seasoning time is reduced if the tree has been dead for months. As others have commented the wood does have a very strong odor when working it either green or dry(4 months from felling, slabbed to roughly 2x8x24 and dried for 6 months, milled to final size(1-3/4x6x24) and glued planks dried for 3 months) its a very herby/oily (like a potent salad dressing) smell that lingers even after washing. In the fireplace, it is consumed due to the extreme heat of the wood, and the wood burns just as if it has been dead for several years. It is surpassed by 13 other varieties that have as much as 37% more BTUs per cord! First is IronWood. The metal on our fire pit melted . Season the wood to remove any moisture for one year before burning it. But unlike other woods like birch, Russian olive catches fire very slowly. We recommend using a big splitting axe or maul thats fit for purpose. The wood requires sufficient time to season, and mature logs may be difficult to split. Happy burning C. I have 30 acres in northwest Missouri. Do you think that it is worthwhile to cut and split this to burn next year? Does anyone else have experience burning buckthorn in a wood stove? Dont waste your time with Sweetgum wood. Can the latter possibly split 36 diameter 2 drums? This varies with the size and shape of the wood, and how tightly it is stacked. But when burnt while still holding more than 20% moisture in its wood, it will continue to release that unpleasant smell. Some call a tree a Douglas fir while others call it a Red fir. I heard somewhere that most of the ash comes from the bark. [Full Review]Continue, After firewood has been split, all that remains is to store it. $20.00 + $21.95 shipping. I think you have inspired me to do a test some day of oak vs madrone in a camp fire. We run fans in the winter as much as we run them in the summer. Originally, Russian olives were planted in America to act as a windbreaker and soil stabilizers. The initial smell is like a sweet-smelling perfume. I had about 10 mid-size logs of the black locust I burned . Re Bradford Pear, we had one in our front yard that lasted about 15 yrs., then went the way of many: split in a storm. This guide looks at how, Read More Is Sourwood Good Firewood? Im in North Texas and I have a half acre I can devote to renewable firewood. Consider using a hydraulic log splitter if youve got a lot of wood to process. I really cant speak for pecan until I can try it seasoned . Not to mention the spikey nuts that are hard on the mower and gutters. Great site. --. Lots of oak available here, but I still take what I can get. There is nothing wrong with burning well seasoned softwoods, but care should be taken not to over fire with ones that tend to burn fast and hot. I have been told that gum trees and pine trees will clog up a chimmney I live in an area surrounded by Russian Olive trees. This wood is ideal used for cooking, adding delicious flavor whether you love to grill, spit roast, or smoke. Be wary of using Russian olive wood in an open fireplace. I was around the wood many years ago and remembered that it smelled bad. If you take a piece of that wood and another same size piece of another type of wood that you know the BTU of, you can get a general idea. A few of which are Wild Olive or Silver Berry. I take that to mean that seasoned wood, with the same moisture content, will be pound for pound equivalent in terms of heating value but you may need to burn to 2-3x pine vs hickory. This guide looks at whether its worth tossing in the fire so that you dont waste time splitting it for no reason. The wood from these trees makes the greatest stove wood there is. Im still retrieving all the down stuff and will continue for a couple years, at least. All the old timers around only burn oak and turn their nose up at fir. There are varieties of those species in the Eastern US but there are also varieties on the west coast. Is non posionous sumac ok to burn in a fire place. My grand dad swears beech is king. Maybe less in some places with more sun and less humidity, but still they take a long time. The greatest downside to using it is the abundance of tree sap that adheres to ones gloves during the cutting and stacking process. Im also guessing that the Hickory that I can get are the Shagbark or the bitternut 27.7-26.5 correct? I burn about 12 cords a year using a wood boiler heating house and shop. I live in WI. This is the resin soaked sticks of pine that will light with a match and makes an excellent starter. Im guessing that the Hemlock that I can get is eastern soft wood correct 15.9? Be wary of using Russian olive wood in an open fireplace. This wood is twice as hot as anything else. A well educated, 76 year old, freedom loving American who worries about my children and grandchildren. I recently shaped into slabs. It burns with a big bright flame then turns into a big bed of red hot coals that burn forever . More time for your wood to dry will decrease the quantity of smoke created when it is burned, allowing the fire to burn cleaner. Anyone know how this rates as firewood? anyone have any experience burning mulberry? Stain? Russian olive trees generally have fairly short trunks and many gnarled branches. Have a lot of ancient dead manzanitas that also burn fantastically in the fp. Quick AnswersContinue, A crackling fire is a great way to stay warm in the cold months, but using the right firewood is essential. Split these sections into sticks. I have to say, Ive tried Red Oak and not impressed. The russian olive gets it's feet in first now. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. 2) I would guess trembling/quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) and largetooth aspen (Populus grandidentata) to have similar qualities, but I have never seen largetooth aspen mentioned in any charts. Magnolia firewood burn qualities 1. Like several posters have commented, a big chunk of fir will last for 5-6 hours in the wood stove, and makes for an easy re-start in the morning. Olive is diffuse porous, whileRussian Olive is ring-porous. Someone asked about Avacado. When were craning wood out of the tree or hauling big Monterey pine I use the weight charts for Douglas fir since Ive read they are almost the same density green. And Sandy brought down a dozen beech trees in our town. since im now retired it sure is nice to cut on my schedule. I am courious about the btu of pecan and swamp chestnut oak and which oak burns the best . or should I stay clear.Phil. But older trees have tough, stringy trunks that require much more work. Coals are to fire as fuel, to keep it going and provide lasting heat. Sprinkle lightly, dont dump, and over several years, weve seen a material improvement in our plants and soil from recycling everything full circle. I now have access to a great deal of Poplar. You will need to use a combination of other woods to get your fire going, to begin with as Russian olive does not catch fire easily. ), I am reduced to asking neighbors or builders if I can haul away their downed trees. But the common name aptly applies due to its obvious high density and/or hardnessprobably how it got the common name in the first place. By time it is dry, there is nothing left. Dont worry about the ashes your stove produces. One BTU is the heat required to increase the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The red oak gave the most bang for the buck .It burned long,hot and gave some great coals that put out some good btus . Spruce and Birch both probably have about the same BTU rating, however I have found that Birch burns cleaner. Red Oak requires a bit of time to season, but burns well after 2 years. Do You have Russian Olive on your land?Contact Amanda Kuenzi Something not mentioned yet that I bring from my Georgia heritage is Fat Lighter. For example a Eucalypt that is similar in size and appearance to live oak is E moluccana ( grey box ) it grows in iron stone reliying on 12 inches of rain per year and at 3% moisture content weighs 9,856 pounds per cord how many BTUS would that equate to , or what about Waddy wood ( Acacia peuce ) it grows in the outback and at 3% moisture content weighs 13,112 pounds per cord and relies on one inch of rainfall per year what would its BTU output be ? We hope to purchase a wood stove to heat a portion of the farmhouse / kitchen and family room much as we have done in our other home for 20 years. I look for fallen trees that are gray and smooth. What wood would you say it is similar to on the b.t.u. As previously stated by others, forget ANY cottonwood, only one or two sticks at a time for Manzanita as it is super hot. That means extra work scooping it up and tossing it or scattering it over the garden. Hi! I recently was the recipient of some birch I can see what the btu content is, but I was wondering if anyone has burned much. YOu are actually doing an admirable thing cutting down and burning Russian Olive, it is a non-native and it is on the Invasive Species lists and it's sale/use is banned, or proposed to be banned, in many states. Someone is selling russian olive for $50/cord. Lodgepole can generate a BTU as high as 17.7, making it one of the higher burning pines. This is best done in a wood stack, a few inches above ground, with a roof but no sides. The earth is drwoning in CO2 from burning sequestered carbon. Green firewood only gives off about 40% of the energy of dry firewood. The cores, thick bark that protects the Russian olive wood makes it difficult for the wood to dry out as quickly as pine or fir if not split. Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. BTU Values of Wood Species Wood species type BTU values of a cord burning wood in a wood stove As you can see from the chart below, the famed red oak is not the highest on the list. The dense, deeply creviced bark makes a perfect hideout for spiders and insects. Remember that fires can be unpredictable, so never leave them unattended outdoors. Green wood from the olive tree is high in water content, so it will smoke in the fire. Fresh cut it has a sap like a pine in the outer bark but overall it contains a lot of water depending on the time of year it is cut. It is quite old and is hanging over mine and my neighbors drive ways. The inside resembles red or white oak color & grain. Weve been lucky the past years to find eucalyptus but have been offered almond this season. We love it it burns slower and longer so we dont have use our wood as fast. Cut a horizontal cut one-third of the way through the trunk with the chainsaw. Even though it is not firewood you should use to start your fire, it does produce a BTU of 23 million per cord once it gets going. I like to drag it out into the open on a log chain with the tractor. I like ash because you can cut it and burn it the same day and it splits easily. Is this wood useable for smoking in a pit style smoker? As with most dense hardwoods, seasoning olive firewood requires patience. Be sure and let us know how your test goes. Ash is the only wood Ive ever been able to burn streight off the tree (dried for 1 week or less) everything else I try to let dry for at least 5 years. BTU rating. Light it then put the wet wood on top and watch the water and steam spew out of the ends . wanted free hard wood firewood near lebanon,pa area rating? Persimmon is one of the most dense wood around this area. Once it is dried and sealed, I love it. If you leave oak in the woods til you need it, well, theres lots of bugs and stuff that love to digest it. In fact, Im convinced you cant, conventionally. My wife and I just purchased 12.5 acres of old growth hard wood forest in Pembroke, NY (Sugar Maple, Beech, Cherry, Ash to name a few) and will be on my way there today to give the Stihl a work out !!! The tight grained old growth Douglas Fir is as about as good as it gets.Put two big blocks on Your fire at night,button it down good,and when You open it in the morning Youll find a big,beautiful bed of coalsbut stand back,because when the air hits it,it will ignite big time!!! Quick Answers. Hi! Dogwood is by far the hottest. Storms here in Georgia recently took down some large sweetgums. Russian olive wood is not known to give off a smell when burning when it is fully dry. Due to being more shrub-like than other trees, Russian olive trees have very little sap. My wood cribs have steel floors to keep the wood off the ground and away from bugs, so the wood stays dry. The good news is that virtually all of the time, they say yes. Out here in the West we dont have all the great hardwoods that you have there in your part of the country. So, give at least 1 year (12 months) for your Russian olive wood to season before use. Because of the air space between the pieces of wood, the amount of solid wood in a cord may be only 70-90 cubic feet, even though the volume of the stack is 128 cubic feet. We provide super-helpful axe advice that's ad-free. If you burn coal, you are leaving a destiny of death and starvation for your descendents and mine! Every year we have to cut several down. cajun, Any BTU rating for Russian olive? In these states, selling or planting them is often illegal. I have some Hemlock and I can get some Hickory. When were rigging it out of the tree or hauling it I use the charts for douglas fir since Ive heard they are about the same density as live wood. I noticed a lack of information on Hickory. By assessing the fire characteristics of Russian olive firewood, it will be easier to identify which scenarios and settings the firewood is best suited for. Though that is not to say that their moisture levels are exceedingly high. They are 6-8 in diameter at the base and ~15 long. I know I know I can hear the comments about creosote but as long as it is dry and you give it air to burn it does great. My comment doesnt pertain to btus so much, but would like to say that here in central Ind., I look for elms,not sure if there rock, red or slippery elms.But easy to spot cuz they die avg. Dont even bother. I have Hickory and just love it! Don't burn it until it has seasoned for at least one year. Invest in a moisture meter to know when your firewood has seasoned for long enough. While some types of, Read More 11 Types Of Wood You Shouldnt BurnContinue, The willow tree is found in many parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and North America. I have put together the best data I could find, but consider the figures to be approximate. (Sir Douglas Menzizii) He really didnt know how to classify it because it had characteristics of fir and also of hemlock so he called it Pseudo(false) tsuga (hemlock)so it is really not fir at all or hemlock? How Does Russian Olive Compare To Other Firewood. How Often Should I Remove Creosote From My fireplace? It seems kinda light and when I pay 12.50/cord+driving for lodge poll pine I don't know if it is worth it. But have found fore killed spruce / pine that had topsburned off in forest fire but roots kept sending sap to tree gives best heat ! Mulberry has a rateing of (1) unit million btu, 25.80/cord I will say that it leaves very little coals and very little ash. Is it toxic? However, if you are burning firewood throughout the year then you should do this more often. All of the wood has been cured at least 3 years, but in our damp winters the wood picks up moisture from the air so produces less heat by late winter. In the early 1900s, Russian olive trees were introduced to North America to stabilize soil and provide windbreaks. I grew up on a homestead and I am here to share the knowledge I have and things I learn while living in the countryside. The shrub can grow up to 30 feet in height. I live in so. Hemlock has the strange property of the trunk being soft, but the branches, especially the knots where they meet the trunk are very hard, so bucking the trunk requires planning. Is it possible that different poplars are being compared? The black locust sparks more as its moisture content rises. I have been looking for the B.T.U. Let it cook for about 2 hrs or until the flames from the gases slow down from spewing out the holes in the bucket lid. Im out here in southern Oregon, and theres red fir, which is a true fir, just as white fir, and grand fir are. Russian olive wood burns very slowly. Otherwise, you may, Read More The Ultimate Firewood Storage Guide For 2023Continue, The dogwood tree is a flowering deciduous that is native to the eastern parts of the United States, Europe, and eastern Asia. I have been using a cast iron Encore for 5 years without issue. Burning any other woods is a total waste of time and effort. It is recommended that you use a mixture of firewood when starting a fire instead of relying solely on Russian olive to get it going. Elm is easy to find around here . This is russian olive. That's when Bishop decided he wanted to make furniture with wood from his family's farm, situated 30 miles east of Brady . . A fast-lighting softwood kindling will help get the fire started much quicker. I have burned Ailanthus for several years. As long as its dry it will burn and put out enough heat to make it worth it since you dont have to buy the wood. Likewise, wood that does not burn clean, including unseasoned wood, produces more creosote. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creosote Western Hardwoods Figures from California Energy Commission BTU Rating Based on 90 cubic feet of solid wood per 128 cubic foot cord. More time for your wood to dry will decrease the quantity of smoke created when it is burned, allowing the fire to burn cleaner. As such, glass doors are essential to preventing a fire in your living room. I may mix it up with buckthorn which has invaded my woods. Axe Adviser is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I have no empirical data, but for us they have given decent heat. Lay small pieces of Russian olive wood in the fireplace with other types of wood. The maple burns very well though w good hot hard coals that will last the night if I get too lazy to feed the fire at 3am. I get up in the morning and heat our little berm home from 66-67 to 71-74 degrees with cottonwood and red elm in an hour and a half with cottonwood providing the bulk of the heat. Just curious what kind of energy we are getting from them compared to the cords of hardwood we buy. Brings back a lot of memories of cutting firewood with my grandpa. The Majestic fireplace has held up quite well, except for the back wall. Well here it is getting to be winter in upstate NY again and the little woodstove in our basement has been running since September or so. Please re-try attaching pics, they didnt come through. I burn, wild black cherry, black walnut, elm, hickory and yellow tulip. Kaleidoscope, Mini, Russian Olive Wood, Artisan Handcrafted, Gift for all Ages, Christmas, Graduation, Birthday, Men, Women (520) Ad vertisement by wrightmade. So, are Russian olives worth the trouble? seriously other than the odd russian olive its rare to find a tree someone will let yah cut down around here that aint cottonwood though occasionally someone wants a maple or something . Donating wood samples and pictures of wood itemsIf youve got a new or unusual wood species that isnt on the site, please consider sharing it with the rest of us! It is a hardwood that can produce a lot of heat for a long time. Some would argue that its even impossible without a hydraulic splitter. Depending on the types of conditions that the Russian olive tree was growing in, it may be carrying a higher moisture content than you expect. White oak is fairly rot resistant. I cut them in 1 rounds and let the sun crack the end grain. Is It Okay To Burn Russian Olive In A Fireplace? Great heat as well as flavor. It does mention its good fuel, but not how good. However, keep in mind that ashes should have cooled for several days, and its easiest to do it during winter snows or before a rain. PRACTICALLY EVERY RANCH FENCE HERE AND NEW MEXICO IS MADE FROM IT, ITS EASILY SPLIT AND IT RESISTS ROTTING. Yet it will not burn, just smoke. I found that if you have some green (wet) wood and want to have a campfire go to your local hardware store and buy a duraflame fire log . One random ember could quickly start an unwanted fire. Theres a very large pile of willow butt logs, in a bunch pile from the willow my landlords had cut down, its an eyesore and Im tempted to lop it up and split it, not only to get rid of it but firewood is going for 210.00 per cord here and Im thinking its not cost effective to bother with wood having natural gas for the furnace. Distribution: Native to eastern Europe and western and central Asia; naturalized throughout North America, Tree Size: 20-35 ft (6-10 m) tall, 1-1.5 ft (.3-.5 m) trunk diameter, Average Dried Weight: 43 lbs/ft3 (685 kg/m3), Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .55, .69, *Estimated hardness based upon specific gravity. Russian olive is usually a straight grain wood, but as it grows older, the trunk tends to grow extremely thick and stringy, making it almost impossible to spit with a maul. Really enjoy the contributions. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Live Edge Slabs, Cookies, Russian Olive, Epoxy River Table at the best online prices at eBay! Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Its a good starter wood . It does have a more bitter, eye burning smoke than most woods. Many use digger pine as it is reasonably priced, but requires that yearly clean out. The data for these charts was compiled from various sources with different firewood types. I had intended to include a reference to my location but failed to do so. Many of its given names are based on the trees olive branch-like aesthetic. Unless seasoned, firewood tends to produce a lot of smoke. I will definitely cut more hickory, beech and oak . Here is a link to a site that I found a couple of years ago.http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Trees-Shrubs/Firewood-hard.htm I have an old Black Bart insert and have found that in mid atlantic East coast, the oaks rule (Esp. But when burnt while still holding more than 20% moisture in its wood, it will continue to release that unpleasant smell. red Oak) Sweet Gum is great for a hot fire, but burns too quickly. I saw a question about Ailanthus, Tree of Heaven, as to suitability for firewood. Unseasoned wood will still have some water content and will result in a slower burn, thus quicker creosote build-up. Common Name BTU Months to Dry Osage Orange (Hedge) 30 12 Oak, Gamble 28 36 Olive 26.7 24 Almond 26.7 24 Hop Hornbeam (Ironwood) 26.4 24 Persimmon, American 25.8 36 Mesquite25.5 24 Hickory, Shagbark25.3 24 Tanoak25.1 12 Dogwood. growth mindset activities for high school pdf Also have lots (4 cord) of seasoned oak and cherry on hand. Theyardable.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If the Russian olive woods content is still too high after a year, give it a few more months to season. I prefer the hot, sweet-smelling woods. The short trunk and gnarled branches of these trees gives an impression of light wood, but don't be deceived. Olive wood - what a find, limited quantity! The aspen and spruce burn quickly and hot which works well with my boilers aquastat and powered vent system when the water cools below 175F, the fan kicks on and the easy starting, fast burning junk wood flames up quickly which works well to maintain a constant water temp at 180F maintains the set point and keeps the control loop tight. Any comment when compare to other oaks>, how much does a chord of juniper firewood cost. First find you a steel bucket with a metal lid . One final note, as a kid I grew up where the streets where lined with English Walnuts and Shagbark Hickory planted around 1900 or sokept the red tree squirrels happy (and perhaps a few mean cats). Im located in Oregons Willamette Valley and the property I live on has multiple fruitwoods, black locust, sugar maple, norwegian maple, Oregon Oak, Oregon Ash, white alder, wild cherry, and several conifers. They are in same family as osage orange . Just split 3 cords of white oak and 2 cords of red oak to season for next year. A kilowatt-hour (kwh) of electricity is equivalent to 3,400 Btu. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Handmade Damascus Steel Full Tang Knife Olive Wood Hunting/Camping/ED W/Sheath at the best online prices at eBay! Some have more heat than others but if you already have it you might as well cut it up and burn it.
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