holly tree?

[OhioBurner©]

Ok maybe its not so strange they get this big IDK but I've never seen holly any more than a bush. Just cut this sucker down (actually I think there were about 5 this size):

On the larger cross section it was around 14" I think...

I havent seen it on any btu charts lol... is it ok to burn? I was almost thinking about setting a couple of the bigger pieces aside to cut into some craft size boards, would be interesting to make something out of it and say its the old holly tree from beside the driveway.

 

[jimbom]

We are at 38 degrees north. The holly here do not grow very well. However, I am told they get big in the south. Definitely good to burn.

 

[krex1010]

Yep I've seen plenty that big and they rank pretty high on the btu charts I believe.

 

[mtarbert]

Its a bear to split

 

[Wood Duck]

Hollys that big seem pretty unusual for central Ohio, but in the southeast they are fairly common.

 

[begreen]

Its a bear to split

That is true, but it burns well. Nice hard wood, it is prized in woodworking for its clear white grain.

 

[Bspring]

I have one on my land very close to that size but the rest are no more than 1 inch thick.

 

[Remmy122]

Ive gotten several rounds from scrounges that size, but Im a ways away from you!

So whats the verdict on the BTUs? I was think Id burn it like a pine but might have to hold off on that!

 

[krex1010]

Burns way better than pine, it's actually a very good fuel, on par with the best hardwoods . Btu output is better than some species of hickory and oak, on the chart I saw it is at 24.8 mbtu per cord.

 

[OhioBurner©]

Hollys that big seem pretty unusual for central Ohio, but in the southeast they are fairly common.

Hmm well actually its from north eastern Ohio, my inlaws. I might set one or two of the straight rounds aside for crafts along with the curly maple from my other post. Not really sure what I'd do with such a pale wood though, usually my style is more the rustic country look with a med-med/dark stain.