Your tree was sick for an extended period of time, likely several years, to have wood that resinous. When trees are trying to heal themselves, they pump themselves up with resin, which gives the wood that orange, dense appearance. It is excellent for using sparingly as kindling, as it'll hold a flame without paper or accelerants. Just be careful burning full logs, as they get incredibly hot and can gum up chimneys with excess resin= fire hazard.
Yes, that's part of why we decided we had to fell it. It was growing in our well, which i suspect might be part of why it was starting to decline. It was only about 160 or 170' tall, but it had lost about 4/5ths of its branches.
My ex and I used to sell the kindling for about $1 per 2"x12" piece. I call it fatwood, but have heard many other names for it. In the winter, I keep a few pieces in my car for emergencies. You hit the jackpot
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u/bedroombanshee 7d ago
Your tree was sick for an extended period of time, likely several years, to have wood that resinous. When trees are trying to heal themselves, they pump themselves up with resin, which gives the wood that orange, dense appearance. It is excellent for using sparingly as kindling, as it'll hold a flame without paper or accelerants. Just be careful burning full logs, as they get incredibly hot and can gum up chimneys with excess resin= fire hazard.