Osage Orange Firewood
Maclura pomifera·hardwood·excellent overall rating
Burn Characteristics
BTU / Cord
30.0
million BTU
Dry Weight
4,845
lbs/cord
Seasoning
12–18
months
Split Difficulty
Easy
Smoke Level
Low
Spark Tendency
Many
Coal Quality
excellent
Overall Rating
excellent
Species Information
- Scientific Name
- Maclura pomifera
- Also Known As
- Hedge, Hedge Apple, Bois d'Arc, Bodark
- Type
- hardwood
- Regions
- Central, South, Midwest
- Availability
- Limited
- Fragrance
- Excellent
- Green Weight
- 5,120 lbs/cord
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