Burning Chinese Chestnut

[pweber]

I've got three big chinese chestnut trees in my back yard that everyone wants cut down. I saw only one old thread here that discussed how well it burned, and I get the impression it's not all that hot. Anyone have much experience burning the stuff? How is it compared to tulip poplar or black walnut?

 

[Zale]

It would probably be better than tulip poplar but not quite as good as black walnut. Not a very common tree and it does create a lot of litter with the seed pods.

 

[buzz sawyer]

How big? We took down a 20" tree a couple years ago and cut it into slabs. We're still waiting for it dry. I just turned a couple small pieces and it was pretty nice. It does seem a little light for firewood. You might check with any woodworkers in your area. I realize it's not American chestnut but the grain is similar.

 

[fubar2]

Fire don't last long with it. Never burnt enough Poplar and no Walnut to compare it with. Bit like soft Maple is as close as I can tell ya.

 

[pweber]

Thanks for the info. I'll probably burn one and if I like it I'll cut down the others next year. I know that some woodworkers like to make country-style furniture out of the stuff.

 

[anlrolfe]

Also known as Ghetto Palm and Tree from hell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_altissima

 

[blueknobbuck]

Also known as Ghetto Palm and Tree from hell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_altissima

i think they're talking about this species http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castanea_mollissima

 

[1project2many]

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea Molissima)

is not Ailanthus.

Chestnut is not a high density firewood.

 

[anlrolfe]

Reading 101. My bad. Chestnut not Walnut.

 

[Heavy26R]

Chestnut is such great deer mast, I'd build a stand in one instead of cutting it down. Guess Chinese chestnuts are smallish, near the house? Why not bow hunt from your deck?