Information About Trees Used for Firewood
Hardwood Firewood
Hardwoods such as maple, oak, ash, birch, and most fruit trees are the best burning woods that will give you a hotter and longer burn time. These woods have the least pitch and sap and are generally cleaner to handle.
Softwood Firewood
Softwood is the cheapest type of wood you can buy. Fir is the best choice, but other softwoods, including pine, balsam, spruce, cedar, tamarack, alder, and poplar, are also good options. Softwoods tend to burn faster and leave finer ash compared to hardwoods.