After making the mistake of purchasing a cord of alder (low heat content, poor coaling), I reviewed Bill Karau's guide and am trying to source better wood for my KBQ and wood fired Forno Bravo pizza oven.
I have been pruning our 8 crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) which, if my pruning saw and loppers are any guide, is a very dense wood. Also, pruning a large border grove of Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica). And, the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo), which is also dense.
Does anyone have informed opinions on the suitability of these fuels? I would guess that any Prunus or Arbutus should have the desired properties? High heat content, good coaling. I don't care about ash formation, since that can readily be cleaned up.
Our many Southern members may have experience with the Lagerstroemia. Bill Karau may also know KBQ ? Husky Spinaker ComfortablyNumb ????? And, many, many others. Like at the Academy Awards, I don't have time to mention everyone who has helped me be where I am now. 🙄
Thanks all!
Daniel
I have been pruning our 8 crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) which, if my pruning saw and loppers are any guide, is a very dense wood. Also, pruning a large border grove of Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica). And, the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo), which is also dense.
Does anyone have informed opinions on the suitability of these fuels? I would guess that any Prunus or Arbutus should have the desired properties? High heat content, good coaling. I don't care about ash formation, since that can readily be cleaned up.
Our many Southern members may have experience with the Lagerstroemia. Bill Karau may also know KBQ ? Husky Spinaker ComfortablyNumb ????? And, many, many others. Like at the Academy Awards, I don't have time to mention everyone who has helped me be where I am now. 🙄
Thanks all!
Daniel
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