Off topic firestarter

[gnappi]

Over the summer I store trimmed branches to use as kindling. Most fruit trees are not as good as pine wood scraps but this summer I pruned my lemon drop mangosteen heavily and the wood (even small branches) is outstanding kindling.  It burns fast, hot and unlike most fruit woods instead of going instantly to ash it turns into hot red coal like material which lasts a longer time than any other kindling I have used.

If you have  mangosteen and a fireplace or firepit keep your trimmings instead of chucking them out.

[Galatians522]

Nice! I think its good info and that it relates to fruit trees. Lychee makes a really good fuel wood as well and is extremely dense--almost like a brittle version of hickory.

[JCorte]

I look forward to the day I have enough lemon drop mangosteen and lychee wood to use as kindling.  Meanwhile, we're surrounded by eucalyptus trees here.

Janet

[Galatians522]

I look forward to the day I have enough lemon drop mangosteen and lychee wood to use as kindling.  Meanwhile, we're surrounded by eucalyptus trees here.

Janet

The paper like bark of melaleuca is a fantastic fire starter. I bet eucalyptus that have peeling bark  would work the same way.

[gnappi]

Yeah, melaleuca are now getting wiped out by the state.