Willow Firewood
Salix spp.·hardwood·poor overall rating
Burn Characteristics
BTU / Cord
14.2
million BTU
Dry Weight
2,295
lbs/cord
Seasoning
12–36
months
Split Difficulty
Easy
Smoke Level
Low
Spark Tendency
Few
Coal Quality
poor
Overall Rating
poor
Species Information
- Scientific Name
- Salix spp.
- Also Known As
- Weeping Willow, Black Willow
- Type
- hardwood
- Regions
- Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West
- Availability
- Abundant
- Fragrance
- Slight
- Green Weight
- 4,320 lbs/cord
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