Calorific value of species of softwoods compared to Ash?

[Two Acres]

Very happy burning Scots and leylandi myself. I like some softwood in my logshed - easier to get going than hardwood and faster heat, so useful to have in the mix. I find leylandi is a good heavy log for softwood and I'd prefer it to some hardwoods like willow, horse chestnut and pop. Just need to season for a couple of years at least and log and split after seasoning so you avoid the resin.

[Stubby]

Very happy burning Scots and leylandi myself. I like some softwood in my logshed - easier to get going than hardwood and faster heat, so useful to have in the mix. I find leylandi is a good heavy log for softwood and I'd prefer it to some hardwoods like willow, horse chestnut and pop. Just need to season for a couple of years at least and log and split after seasoning so you avoid the resin.

 

+ one for Leylandi