{"id":777,"date":"2022-12-01T09:01:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T09:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=777"},"modified":"2023-06-22T02:15:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T02:15:41","slug":"sycamore-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/sycamore-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Sycamore Firewood- Is the Sycamore Tree Good for Firewood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sycamore firewood ranks among the top firewood trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But is it a great addition to your upcoming winter firewood batch? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more about dense firewood, which is useful in woodworking and cabin construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Sycamore trunk with thick branches and leaves.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore is a hardwood, thus making it an excellent firewood option, thanks to its high density. However, it produces less heat compared to oak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore wood is also perfect for making toys, furniture, and violin\/music instruments like guitars. It\u2019s also valuable for the manufacturing of barrels<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore Trees. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you planning to use sycamore as firewood? If so, here are some of its unique burn qualities you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firewood in a fire. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore firewood produces moderate heat of 20 million BTU<\/a>\/ cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparatively, the heat output is about 25% lower than ash, oak, and other top-class firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, if you plan to use sycamore tree firewood as your principal option, beware of its relatively moderate heat output.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A brick oven with fire.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore firewood has a relatively high moisture content, especially if you don\u2019t dry it well. But generally, sycamore firewood burns with moderate smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you adequately season the firewood, its smoke production shouldn\u2019t be challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But, the firewood takes quite a long time to dry completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, you must be patient to ensure your sycamore is good for firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A stack of firewood.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re highly likely to find Sycamore trees near water sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, sycamore firewood often contains a relatively higher moisture content than other hardwoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, it has a longer seasoning period than other firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideally, you can get the moisture content of your sycamore to less than\u00a0 20% by drying it for 12 to 24 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long dry period is because Sycamore firewood has a high density. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, ensure your sycamore firewood is efficiently dry to obtain minimal smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, when using it indoors, never burn the firewood when green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beautiful young couple sitting by the fireplace with their pet dog. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore tree firewood burns with neither a bad nor a strong aroma, as with cherry and hickory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, it is ideal for users sensitive to strong odors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A classic home chimney.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re most likely to experience creosote if you use partially seasoned softwood with high contents of moisture, sap, and oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, pine and cedar <\/a>trees are more likely to cause creosote accumulation than Sycamore.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, sycamore firewood may still contribute to significant creosote buildup, especially if you don\u2019t dry it thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, as a rule of thumb, always ensure that your firewood has less than 20% moisture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Woodcutter splitting logs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore has a significant amount of moisture when green. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, you might find the firewood tough to split. Besides, the wood has stringy fibers that make splitting harder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, splitting sycamore trees with a powered log splitter for firewood shouldn\u2019t be challenging.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coals in a Pizza Oven.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, sycamore firewood produces good coals but not as great as cherry <\/a>and elm firewood<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it is perfect for cooking. But, since the tree is hardwood, it may be challenging to light it initially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, it would be best to have a great kindler, such as pine<\/a> to start the fire before adding sycamore firewood.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sycamore tree with summer foliage.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This section will discuss the three most popular sycamore tree species:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Massive American Sycamore Tree.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American sycamore tree (western plane\/ buttonwood tree) is native to the eastern U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It typically grows near rivers and can rise to a height of between 100 and 130 feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They produce 19.1 million BTU\/cord and make excellent shade trees in urban areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big sycamore tree.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Californian plane trees or Western sycamore grow along the west coast of the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They attain a height of between 80 to 110 feet at full maturity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are also drought resistant and produce 19.5 million BTU\/cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lovely country road with sycamore trees in Provence, southern France.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being smaller than the American sycamores\u00a0 (40 to 50 feet), the Mexican type grows faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is common in most parts of the Western U.S. and burns 19.1 million BTU\/ cord.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Autumn Tree Sycamore<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore tree firewoods have some distinctive features, making them easier to identify from other wood types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, looking at a sycamore log, you can quickly identify the unique bark patterns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n An ancient Sycamore tree in Jericho, Israel. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sycamore wood has a light, flaky bark with a whitish-green layer, making the tree almost seem naked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The unique feature is one of the easiest ways of identifying sycamore firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An alley of sycamore trees and retro railing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, check out the\u00a0 \u2018rays\u2019 on the end of the tree grain. These rays run at a right angle to the annual rings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, they help count the age of the tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this technique may make deciphering between sycamore and oak hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sycamore rays are smaller and closely knit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, in oak trunks, the lines are more prominent and spread out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring Sycamore Trees.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike maple and oak, we can not classify Sycamore as a top-tier firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it remains good firewood in comparison with other woods as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you have seen, Sycamore is not among the top-ranking firewood trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it remains among the good firewood trees with moderate heat output and excellent coals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more on Sycamore Firewoods, talk to us at any time.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" … <\/p>\nBurn Qualities of Sycamore Firewood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Heat Yield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Smoke Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Seasoning Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Burning Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creosote Buildup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Splitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Different Types of Sycamore Firewood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
American Sycamore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Californian Sycamore<\/h3>\n\n\n
Mexican Sycamore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Identify Sycamore Firewood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bark <\/h3>\n\n\n
Tree Grains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sycamore Firewood Comparison To Other Woods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Firewood Tree<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Heat Yield (BTUs per Cord)<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Ease of Splitting <\/em><\/strong><\/td> Coal Quality <\/em><\/strong><\/td> Overall Quality <\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Poplar<\/a><\/td> 14<\/td> Easy <\/td> Poor<\/td> Moderate<\/td><\/tr> Sycamore<\/strong><\/td> 20<\/strong><\/td> Difficult<\/strong><\/td> Good<\/strong><\/td> Good<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Green Ash<\/a> <\/td> 20<\/td> Easy <\/td> Good <\/td> Exemplary<\/td><\/tr> Maple<\/a><\/td> 25<\/td> Easy <\/td> Exemplary<\/td> Exemplary<\/td><\/tr> Mulberry<\/a><\/td> 25.8<\/td> Easy<\/td> Exemplary<\/td> Exemplary<\/td><\/tr> Bur Oak <\/td> 26<\/td> Easy <\/td> Good <\/td> Exemplary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n