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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 You can tell Poplar firewoods from the following features. <\/p>\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 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\nWhat is Poplar Firewood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Burn Qualities of Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Heat Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Smoke Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Seasoning Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Burning Smell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creosote Buildup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ease of Splitting <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Different Types of Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Identify Poplar Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By the leaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
By the Bark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Comparison to Other Woods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n