{"id":1450,"date":"2021-10-22T18:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T18:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2022-07-16T19:40:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T19:40:15","slug":"alder-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Alder Firewood: Is it Any Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alder is&nbsp;average&nbsp;firewood. It burns fast and warms your room quickly. It is hardwood but has a low density, so its characteristics resemble more to softwoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its heat output is low as compared to other hardwoods like oak and beech. Alder belongs to the birch family and it is a deciduous tree. There are two main species: red alder, and black alder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Red alder is commonly found in North America (along the west coast).<\/li><li>Black Alder is native to Europe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder firewood turns into great coals, which are useful in cooking. Moreover, the smell of burning Alder is quite sweet. Moreover, it&#8217;s one of the easier hardwoods to split and it doesn&#8217;t take forever to season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662daeb25c4cc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662daeb25c4cc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#burn_qualities_of_alder_firewood\" title=\"Burn Qualities of Alder Firewood\">Burn Qualities of Alder Firewood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#heat_output\" title=\"Heat Output\">Heat Output<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#smoke\" title=\"Smoke\">Smoke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#creosote\" title=\"Creosote\">Creosote<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#spark\" title=\"Spark\">Spark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#smell\" title=\"Smell&nbsp;\">Smell&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#coals\" title=\"Coals\">Coals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#splitting\" title=\"Splitting\">Splitting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#comparing_alder_to_other_firewood\" title=\"Comparing Alder to Other Firewood\">Comparing Alder to Other Firewood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#how_long_to_season_alder_firewood\" title=\"How Long to Season Alder Firewood?\">How Long to Season Alder Firewood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#identifying_alder_trees\" title=\"Identifying Alder Trees\">Identifying Alder Trees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#leaves\" title=\"Leaves\">Leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/alder-firewood\/#bark\" title=\"Bark\">Bark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"burn_qualities_of_alder_firewood\"><\/span>Burn Qualities of Alder Firewood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BTU:<\/strong>&nbsp;17.5 million BTUs per cord<br><strong>Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;2540 lbs. per cord (Dry)<br><strong>Seasoning Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;6 &#8211; 8 months<br><strong>Splitting Difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Easy<br><strong>Smoke:<\/strong>&nbsp;Low<br><strong>Smell:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pleasant, Sweet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the best uses of Alder comes from mixing it with other, hotter-burning firewoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"heat_output\"><\/span>Heat Output<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder produces 17.5 million BTUs of heat per cord. The cord is a measuring unit for firewood and measures volume only. It has dimensions of 8*4*4 cubic ft. It lights easily and burns like softwood. Alder burns hot and fast, making it hard to rely on in the extreme cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"smoke\"><\/span>Smoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Alder is seasoned properly, it only creates a small amount of smoke. But, when burned wet, it produces a lot of smoke and leaves extra ash behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/identifying-alder-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Identifying an Alder Tree\" class=\"wp-image-1463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/identifying-alder-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/identifying-alder-tree-660x502.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/identifying-alder-tree-180x137.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/identifying-alder-tree-768x584.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Identifying an Alder Tree. Photo by: Hein Nouwens Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"creosote\"><\/span>Creosote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creosote production is typically linked to the quantity of smoke (unburnt particles). These unburnt particles cling to the walls of the chimney and build layers called creosote. Alder, when seasoned properly, does not produce much of either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all firewood, make sure it&#8217;s seasoned properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always remember to get your chimney cleaned before fall so that existing creosote gets removed. Excessive creosote build-up can lead to narrowing of the chimney, which may cause a chimney or house fire. Remember, creosote is flammable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"spark\"><\/span>Spark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder produces a moderate amount of sparks. Use precautions when burning indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"smell\"><\/span>Smell&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder gives off a pleasant smell. It produces a nice fragrance indoors and makes campfires enjoyable. For its smell, it finds great use in smoking food, especially meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coals\"><\/span>Coals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It produces great coals! Its quality is not comparable to high-density hardwood like oak but still, it performs well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"splitting\"><\/span>Splitting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder is not difficult to split (compared to sweetgum, for example). It has a straight grain and low density. Big logs take longer to dry and alder decays relatively fast so it is advised to split it as soon as you cut the tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/best-splitting-mauls\/\">Best Splitting Mauls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparing_alder_to_other_firewood\"><\/span>Comparing Alder to Other Firewood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpbf-notices wpbf-block wpbf-block-notices wpbf-content-justified-left\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpbf-notice wpbf-block wpbf-block-notice wpbf-notice\">Alder lags in heat output and fire longevity but excels in smell, ease of splitting, coal quality, and seasoning time. Mixing it with high-density firewood can combine the benefit of both.&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we have compared Alder with other common firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Species<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Weight (lbs.\/Cord) Dry<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Heat per Cord (Million BTUs)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pecan<\/td><td>4500<\/td><td>28.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beech<\/td><td>3760<\/td><td>27.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walnut, Black<\/td><td>3192<\/td><td>22.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweetgum<\/td><td>2592<\/td><td>21.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cherry<\/td><td>2928<\/td><td>20.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elm, American<\/td><td>2872<\/td><td>20.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alder<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2540<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>17.5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pine, Ponderosa<\/td><td>2336<\/td><td>16.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pine, White<\/td><td>2250<\/td><td>15.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fir, White<\/td><td>2104<\/td><td>14.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Redcedar, Eastern<\/td><td>2060<\/td><td>13.0&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_long_to_season_alder_firewood\"><\/span>How Long to Season Alder Firewood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder loses moisture quickly and greenwood takes <strong>6 to 8 months<\/strong> to become burn-ready after splitting. It has thin bark and loses moisture quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s necessary to stack alder firewood above ground level to prevent its decay as it decays fast. So, split it as soon as you cut the tree and stack it in racks raised off the ground and properly aerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"identifying_alder_trees\"><\/span>Identifying Alder Trees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder has roughly 35 species. <strong>Red and black alder are the two most common species native to North America and Europe respectively.<\/strong> It can be identified for its distinctive features like a large crown, brown conifers like cones, and serrated leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It bears long conical clusters of flowers known as \u201ccatkins\u201d. They typically grow between 60 to 70 ft and live up to 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/best-hand-saw\/\">Best Hand Saws for Cutting Trees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are usually found growing in moist environments around bodies of water. Their roots hold the soil and help prevent erosion. In their roots, these have nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria which incorporate aerial nitrogen into the soil and increase fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"leaves\"><\/span>Leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves-860x773.jpg\" alt=\"Alder Tree (Leaves)\" class=\"wp-image-1461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves-860x773.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves-660x593.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves-180x162.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves-768x690.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-leaves.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><figcaption>Alder Tree (Leaves). Photo by: W.carter Wikipedia (CC0 1.0) Public Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alder has an egg-shaped leaf with serrated margins. It is a deciduous tree that sheds leaves in the fall. Red alder leaves turn yellowish-brown in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bark\"><\/span>Bark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-bark.jpg\" alt=\"Alder Tree (Bark)\" class=\"wp-image-1460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-bark.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-bark-660x521.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-bark-180x142.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/alder-tree-bark-768x607.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Alder Tree (Bark). Photo by: Frederick County Forestry Board Flickr (CC BY 2.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bark of an Alder tree is ash-gray to white in color. Moreover, the bark has a smooth texture (as seen in the picture above). It&#8217;s worth mentioning that the growth of moss and white lichen may cause the tree&#8217;s bark to darken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured photo credit: Schmiebel Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alder is&nbsp;average&nbsp;firewood. It burns fast and warms your room quickly. 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