Ligustrum & Chinaberry Firewood: Both Burn Well

Safe for Indoor Use

Chinaberry: Widely used as fuel globally; high calorific value (~5,100 kcal/kg).
Ligustrum (privet): Dense, hard, burns hot with persistent coals—good for BBQ.

Season properly (6–12 months). No toxic smoke concerns.

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