Pear Wood

Thanks all. Most of the stuff was cut into about 18" - 24" chunks that I split with an ax/maul type thing. It split really easy. Probably ended up with well over a half cord. I guess way back in the recesses of my mind I remembered the time years ago that a friend brought me a load of oleander he had cut up out of his yard. He thought he was really doing me a favor. Well, as most of you probably know, oleander smoke is toxic. Just wanted to make sure. Maybe I'm a little overly cautious, but I knew that you folks would know. Thanks again. We've had so many "no burn days" here in the valley lately we're beginning to wonder when we'll get to try it out.

What about the appearance of the wood?
Good for mantels, shelves etc?

If you use a smoker that would be great wood for that purpose. Use to smoke foods for which you wasn't a lighter, sweet smokey flavor.

Had two Bradford Pear trees just fell over( they were huge) cut 'em up found they split real good and burn good no poppin' ect...

Most fruit tree woods are good for cooking and fires. I have never tried pear though

I just love these pear reviews! :B

I use it in my woodstove at home. Pear is almost as hard as oak. The pieces I get are from pruning so they are not very big around, but I think they would be great for a campfire.

Have not burned it but would think that it would be very similar to apple.