Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: sycamore

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Posts
    1

    sycamore

    Does anyone know if logging companies buy sycamore trees
    or are these trees of no value?

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Posts
    2,098

    Re: sycamore

    I don't know whether logging companies would want them or not, but I would think not. They have a twist grain instead of a straight grain. I'll neve forget the first time I used a big one for firewood. I drove a splitting wedge into a large piece and it was like driving a small nail in a 2 x 4; didn't split at all. I had to leave that stuff out in the weather for over 2 years before I was able to split it.

  3. #3
    I've known some loggers. I've never known of them wanting Sycamore trees, probably for the reason Bird talked about. I think about the only things they are good for is to plant in damp areas and for firewood. I'm not sure they're even that good for firewood.

  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Mo. Ozarks
    Posts
    56
    It burns good .... if it is dry enough. You can tell if it is dry enough by trying to split it. If it splits, it is dry enough.... Have fun and stay safe....

  5. #5
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    winnipeg canada
    Posts
    7
    It's fine ..sold lots of it for firewood

  6. #6
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Oklahoma
    Posts
    7
    Fine. Now if you could just figure out something to do with the leaves. The one in my neighbor's yard seems to cover my whole acre with leaves as big as a dish towel.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •