Yew Wood

[Matt.H]

I have been offered some Yew wood (for my stove) and have never had it before. I would be interested to understand more about it - the quality / heat output, does it split easily and season relatively quickly? Thanks!

[rapalaman]

Although it’s a softwood it dries like concrete so get it split as soon as possible. High heat output and burns like a hardwood. I always keep some back to sell to woodturners - quite popular. Used to do it via eBay but that’s all gone to shit now so I have around a ton of 13 year seasoned that a local fella sorts through and buys off me periodically 👍

[Muddy42]

Its slow growing and dense, so lots of energy per volume.  Its a great firewood once dry.  However to your question, it doesn't split or dry quickly.

[Tree monkey 1682]

Good firewood, but can pop/spit , if not careful.

Easy to split 

[Mick Dempsey]

Brings witches into the house, which can be a bit of a bother.

[Stubby]

Yew know 🙂 I don't think I have ever burnt it , despite living next door to the biggest block of ancient yew forest in Europe . 

[Steve Bullman]

It’s awesome wood, specially if you’re lucky enough to find dead standing timber