Burning of the Berberis Shrub wood

[Robin Rapley]

I have just cut down a Berberis Shrub which was around 15 feet high and was made up of several trunks all around 6 inches diameter. I have an open fire and wondered if it’s possible to burn the wood next year. Due to the yellow colour of the sap I am concerned that it might give off poisonous fumes when burning. Can anyone advise me please as I can find nothing on line to help.

Many thanks

Robin Rapley

[GarethM]

Are you standing over it huffing or burning it dry in a log burner?.

[Robin Rapley]

Hi 

No it would be on an open fire in our living room. It would be dry as I wouldn’t be burning it for at least a year.

Thanks

[Retired Climber]

13 minutes ago, Robin Rapley said:

Hi 

No it would be on an open fire in our living room. It would be dry as I wouldn’t be burning it for at least a year.

Thanks

It will be fine. The idea is that the fumes go up the chimney. We burn Yew, and other poisonous species of tree and live to tell the tale. 

[Robin Rapley]

Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated.

[Retired Climber]

2 hours ago, Robin Rapley said:

Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated.

Just about the only wood I don't burn is old pressure treated or painted stuff as they contains all sorts of nasties. Anything natural gets dried and burnt.