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Is a sweet gum a hardwood tree?

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12y ago

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I wouldn't recommend it. All resinous trees produce higher amounts of creosote in chimneys (as compared to hardwoods). Burning Sweet Gum in any quantity can run the risk of a chimney fire.

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Yes, gets a nice blaze, as long as it is properly seasoned.

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It is a Soft-Hardwood.

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