I think this species has been getting an undeserved bad rap. It's primary criticism is that it throws sparks and pops when it burns. However, all concede that it kicks out fabulous heat and is easy to split, green or dry. A few of my customers and friends, especially the seniors and experienced wood burners who heat their houses with wood, actually request that I supply mulberry with their deliveries if its available.
Here is what I have discovered, almost by accident. The sparks are caused primarily by the bark and from burning the wood when it is not quite dry. If mulberry is dry and barkless, very few pops occur and it is thus not unlike other species that are highly rated for firewood, such as ash, red elm, hard maple, and oak.
Forum, please advise and discuss. TIA.
Here is what I have discovered, almost by accident. The sparks are caused primarily by the bark and from burning the wood when it is not quite dry. If mulberry is dry and barkless, very few pops occur and it is thus not unlike other species that are highly rated for firewood, such as ash, red elm, hard maple, and oak.
Forum, please advise and discuss. TIA.