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Arctostaphylos viscida
Manzanita firewood burns long and very hot. Manzanita is a shrub or small tree in the Western US that typically only reaches a height of 6′-8′ tall. Pieces will typically be small and usually crooked but this dense hardwood will put out a lot of heat so use it with caution, I have seen stoves glow red from loading it up with too much of this wood. In a stove it’s best to build small fires or mix it with other species of wood.
Manzanita firewood will produce a nice bed of coals that will radiate intense heat. Be careful if you stir the coals because they can crackle and throw glowing hot cinders when disturbed. It’s an intense firewood species but when used with caution can make excellent firewood. Manzanita also produces a good flavor for smoking foods or BBQ.
Manzanita Firewood BTU Ratings
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