Carrotwood Tree Firewood: Safe But Stinky

Three carrotwoods, occasional trimming. Can you burn the wood?

Safe? Yes.

No toxic compounds. Standard fireplace precautions apply: spark arrestor on chimney.

Branches, twigs, sapwood = smoky, foul odor. Burn outdoors (fire pit, chiminea). Keep mature heartwood for indoor if you must.

Chip for mulch (away from foundations). Or let a woodworker have it—carrotwood turns beautifully.

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