Eastern White Pine Firewood — BTU Rating, Burn Quality & Tips

Pinus strobus

BTU per Cord

14,300,000

Density

2,236 lbs/cord

Category

softwood

Split Difficulty

easy

Spark Rating

medium

Smoke Rating

medium

Coaling Quality

poor

Seasoning Time

6 months

Availability

common

Light, easy-to-split softwood that makes excellent kindling. Low BTU output and burns very quickly. Can produce creosote if burned unseasoned. Widely available and easy to process, but not suitable as a primary heating fuel.

Pros

  • +Easy to split
  • +Seasons relatively quickly (6 months)
  • +Widely available

Cons

  • -Lower heat output
  • -poor coaling quality

Best Uses for Eastern White Pine

Open Fireplace

Acceptable — use a screen

Wood Stove

Usable but lower heat

Campfire

Great — easy to light and splits easily

Smoking/Cooking

Not recommended — resinous flavor

Seasoning Eastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine requires approximately 6 months of seasoning to reach the ideal moisture content of 20% or below. Split wood to 3-6 inch pieces and stack with good airflow. Keep the top covered but leave sides open to air. Store off the ground on pallets or rails.

Compare With Similar Species

Balsam Fir

14,300,000 BTU/cord · poor coaling

Western Red Cedar

13,000,000 BTU/cord · poor coaling

Eastern Hemlock

15,900,000 BTU/cord · poor coaling

White Spruce

15,900,000 BTU/cord · poor coaling

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Last updated: December 2024