{"id":549,"date":"2022-11-15T04:22:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=549"},"modified":"2023-01-16T08:28:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:28:36","slug":"poplar-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/poplar-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Poplar Firewood- How Good is Poplar Firewood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Poplar is a hardwood, although its firewood exhibits the qualities of a softwood. So does that mean Poplar firewood<\/a> is as good as other hardwoods like oak? Continue reading to learn more about poplar wood for burning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Poplar Firewood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Poplar<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Poplar fustigate trees growing in rows.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poplar firewood is a lightweight, low-density hardwood that is relatively softer than most hardwoods. The firewood comes from a poplar tree native to the Northern Hemisphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poplar firewood is easy to light and burns quickly. However, the wood produces low-quality cooking coals and has a low heat production compared to most other types of firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burn Qualities of Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer landscape with poplars on a sunny day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pine firewood<\/a> is the wood closest to Poplar regarding its burning characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Rows<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rows of Poplar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poplar firewood is a poor heat producer as it yields about 13.7 million BTUs from one cord of fully dry poplars wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And poplar produces about half the volume of heat as compared to other hardwood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoke Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Firewood in a wood stove.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully dry poplar firewood produces a moderate amount of smoke. However, burning wet poplar firewoods produces more smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasoning Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Amazing<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amazing poplars alley in an autumn sunset.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poplar wood seasons fast, taking about four months to season thoroughly. However, the wood requires about six months for complete seasoning.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Smell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Poplars<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Poplars near Tromello, Lomellina (Italy).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When fully dry, poplar does not produce any foul smell. However, burning wet poplar firewoods has a stinky smell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creosote Buildup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Poplar firewood has a modest amount of creosote compared to other firewoods. If you burn the wood when it is unseasoned, the creosote formed is greater and can cause a fire hazard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning your chimney at least once annually can reduce the risks of fire hazards.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ease of Splitting <\/strong>  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite being hardwood, poplar wood is easy to split and work. Please keep large pieces of poplar wood to extend its burn time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Types of Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Forest of Poplars.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poplar wood has over 30 species of different features and properties. Learn about these three major species:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. White Poplar\/ <\/strong>Populus alba<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It is sometimes called Silverleaf or silver poplar and is common in about 43 states. Connecticut banned Populus alba as they considered it invasive. Silver poplar has diamond-shaped bark with unique silver color making it easy to identify. The species can grow up to 100 feet high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Black Poplar\/ Populus nigra<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Populus nigra<\/a> is a shorter species growing up to 50 feet, and the wood is slimmer than all other poplar species. Its leaves have a triangle shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Balsam poplar\/ Populus balsamifera<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Populus balsamifera<\/a> is the tallest species growing up to 130 feet. The tree has thick and smelly substances coming out of its buds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Identify Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You can tell Poplar firewoods from the following features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By the leaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \"Flowering<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Flowering poplar tree with green leaves on branches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Although poplar has different species with varying characteristics, most of these species have green and darker leaves except for Populus alba with silvery-white leaves. The leaves have pointy ends and round bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Poplar leaves have an alternate arrangement with varying sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By the Bark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        A Poplar Tree Trunk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The barks of poplar trees are white to silver-gray with a smooth texture, fissuring with maturity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Comparison to Other Woods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Type of Firewood<\/strong> <\/td>BTU value<\/strong><\/td>Ease of Splitting<\/strong> <\/td>Coal production<\/strong><\/td>Overall Quality <\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
        Poplar<\/em><\/strong><\/td>14 <\/td>Easy <\/td>Poor  <\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
        Bur Oak <\/em><\/strong><\/td>26<\/td>Easy <\/td>Good <\/td>Exemplary<\/td><\/tr>
        Maple<\/em><\/strong><\/td>25<\/td>Easy <\/td>Exemplary<\/td>Exemplary<\/td><\/tr>
        Green Ash<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <\/em><\/strong><\/td>20<\/td>Easy<\/td>Good<\/td>Exemplary<\/td><\/tr>
        Pine <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/td>21<\/td>Easy<\/td>Poor<\/td>Moderate <\/td><\/tr>
        Birch <\/em><\/strong><\/td>27<\/td>Moderate <\/td>Exemplary<\/td>Exemplary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Conclusion <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In a nutshell,  poplar firewoods are not the best choice for burning indoors. However, firewood is an ideal option for campfires. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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