Blackthorn is a superb wood fuel and sustainable due to being native and a quick grower, and a great alternative for people superstitious about Hawthorn.
Splitting?
Splitting into logs is sometimes tricky due to knotting
Igniting?
Ignites very easily, and makes perfect start up kindling with a hand axe
Sparking?
Does spark a little
Smoking?
Only smokes when wet, and even then only minimally
Heat Quality?
Extremely good for heat and due to low water content and can be burned dry or green, and quite slow burning, but finding wide logs is scarce.
Fragrance?
Wonderful floral fragrance when burning, sometimes a sweet rose like smell
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