You can burn nearly any type of wood, but poplar is not popular; it's not chosen often for burning. Poplar is the most common wood used for matchsticks thanks to its burning characteristics. Poplar catches easily and burns very quickly. It also does not put off as much heat as other types of wood, so a fire composed solely of poplar wood will burn out in a matter of minutes and will not have the ability to heat any area at all. An old wives tale jokes that burning poplar to heat a home often led to pregnancy, indicating that those in the home had to find other ways to stay warm.
While you don't want to burn poplar alone in your fireplace, it offers some distinct advantages. Poplar is an extremely soft wood, which is one of the reasons it burns so quickly. We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
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Guy by me has 3 logs 30 inchs round and 20 ft long for free Sep 24, 4, NNJ. Have you heard the phrase, "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". I would personally turn down poplar unless it was already split and dropped in my yard. Oct 15, Portland OR. Not a lot of BTUs but i will burn anything. I just would not work hard for it. CSD and free and I would take it. Highbeam Minister of Fire. Dec 28, 19, Mt. Rainier Foothills, WA.
Basicly you're talking about super low density when dry white wooded deciduous trees from wet areas right? I've burned many cords of this wood and find that so long as it is dry, it must be dry, that it is a fine fuel in a modern EPA stove.
In the old style stoves people say it burns hot and fast, maybe that's because the wood was wet and they needed to give it lots of air. True it doesn't burn as long as higher btu woods but it burns long enough. I'll gladly take your solid cottonwood logs for firewood. You're going to want a power splitter though. Archer39 Feeling the Heat. Sep 23, Pottstown PA. I would have to cut and split it. Its about 5 miles from home. I will wait for something better. It gets too cold here to play with a wood that burns fast Todd Minister of Fire.
Nov 19, 9, NW Wisconsin. I'd pass it up cuz I already have 3 years worth of Oak, but if I was short I'd scrounge it in a heart beat. LLigetfa Minister of Fire. Nov 9, 7, NW Ontario. If I can drop the tree back into the bush to rot, that's what I do. Aug 25, 13, Foothills of The Adirondacks.
Click to expand Jul 9, 1, south central WI. I like poplar for shoulder season or on the weekend if I'm going to be around to tend the fire. I wouldn't go a long ways for it, but if it's easy to get, I'd take it. Eastern Poplar is also a massive tree and can grow to over feet tall. It is grown throughout the eastern, central, and southwestern United States.
Balsam Poplar is found in swampland in the northern half of the country. It is distinguished by its aromatic resinous buds. All types of wood can be used as firewood but some are better than others. Besides investigating how much heat is produced you also need to consider the aroma of the wood.
Most woods produce fruity, nutty, or piney fragrances. Poplar has a reputation for having a unique smell when freshly cut. You will most likely love it or hate it. Some say it reeks while others say it smells a bit sweet. Overall Poplar is not a messy wood to work with unlike Pine which is notorious for its messy sap. Pine sap gets on everything when splitting it.
Poplar cuts and splits easily. Poplar is great to leave in big chunks, and use it in the warmer seasons. Also, keep some around for a quick warmup in the morning or throw some in when your fire is almost out. It will light up for your quickly.
Poplar is often sold at campgrounds to the park visitors. Most visitors want a wood that will start a fire quickly and last 2 hours and Poplar does the job. Poplar can be burned green, but expect a lot of smoke. But burning solely poplar results in more smoke than you may be comfortable with. As with all firewood, poplar causes creosote. It forms a moderate amount, and does require you to call a chimney sweep at least once a year. When freshly cut, poplar has a controversial smell.
Some people love it, while others hate it. Still have questions about poplar? Learn everything you need to know about using poplar for firewood. However, poplar does have some advantages. Furthermore, it catches easily. Another advantage to poplar is its wide availability. Unlike some other popular firewood types, poplar is readily available. In fact, you might have some in your backyard. Finally, firewood is a great choice for short fires.
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