Gambel Oak Firewood
Quercus gambelii·hardwood·excellent overall rating
Burn Characteristics
BTU / Cord
28.0
million BTU
Dry Weight
3,818
lbs/cord
Seasoning
24–36
months
Split Difficulty
Medium
Smoke Level
Low
Spark Tendency
Few
Coal Quality
excellent
Overall Rating
excellent
Species Information
- Scientific Name
- Quercus gambelii
- Also Known As
- Scrub Oak
- Type
- hardwood
- Regions
- West, Southwest
- Availability
- Common
- Fragrance
- Good
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