Which Wood Burns Best
When you rely on a wood-burning stove for heat, using quality firewood is the key to convenience, efficiency and safety. Good planning, seasoning and storage of your firewood supply are all important factors, but so is stocking up on the right type of wood. Our list below will help you determine which woods are the best choice for you, along with guidelines on how long to season and store.
| Alder | Burns fast Poor heat output Sweet burning aroma Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Apple | Slow and steady burn Small flame size Does not spark or spit Best when seasoned at least 2 years |
| Ash | Steady flame Good heat output Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Beech | Dense wood Burns clean and hot Best when seasoned 1-2 years |
| Birch | Quick to burn Burns bright and hot Good choice for kindling |
| Black Locust (Robinia) | Slow to burn Burns clean and hot Good heat output Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Cedar | Easy to burn Low heat output Heavy smoke and spark Good choice for kindling |
| Cherry (Recommended) | Slow to burn Burns at medium heat Sweet burning aroma Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Chestnut | Burns easily Burns at low heat Heavy smoke |
| Elm | Dense, hard wood Slow to get going Best when seasoned 2 years |
| Hawthorn | Slow to burn Good heat output |
| Oak (Recommended) | Dense wood Slow to burn Low flame Best when seasoned 1-2 years |
| Pine | High sap content Messy to burn Good choice for kindling |
| Poplar | Poor burn Heavy smoke |
| Sycamore | Good flame Moderate heat Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Sugar Maple (Recommended) | Burns efficiently Good heat output Good flame Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Walnut | Slow to burn Limited smoke Best when seasoned at least 1 year |
| Yew (Recommended) | Slow to burn Good heat output Sweet burning aroma Best when seasoned 2-3 years |
Acquired from:https://www.quadrafire.com/shopping-tools/blog/which-wood-burns-best
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