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49 minutes ago, john87 said:

I have to say i have never tried myself, just been told it is awful.. Perhaps it is ok after all then?? Any idea what laurel is like or wood from leylandi type trees??

 

john..

Burnt a lot of Willow last year . Burns good if a little fast . Poplar also is good contrary to other peoples opinion . And leylandii  is cracking fire wood .

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I've yet to find a dry firewood that doesn't burn. I agree with the others, once something is dry it'll burn. Woods that are light when dry will burn quicker than heavy woods as light woods will have more air and less actual wood (carbon) in them.

 

I can understand a log seller not wanting to sell willow but if it's free then season it and burn when ready.

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I think it might all be a case of swings and roundabouts. Things like poplar, willow, Leylandi etc all burn rapidly so could be construed as not good firewood, but on the plus side they all grow rapidly and dry rapidly. All that said I'd rather have a nice solid stack of oak or ash, but beggars can't be choosers! Since I don't have to grow it, and have time and space to season it as required. It's a bit of an arse to have to keep reloading the fire with quick burning stuff, but that's mainly what I've been cutting down these last couple of years.

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I get almost unlimited amounts of leylandii given to me (from being a registered tip site on here). It's not what I'd choose, but beggars can't be choosers and it kicks out a lot of heat. The branches are really dense. It's best left out in the rain for a year or so before seasoning in the dry - when it's bleached and/or grey, it's great fuel

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I get almost unlimited amounts of leylandii given to me (from being a registered tip site on here). It's not what I'd choose, but beggars can't be choosers and it kicks out a lot of heat. The branches are really dense. It's best left out in the rain for a year or so before seasoning in the dry - when it's bleached and/or grey, it's great fuel


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