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Prunus firewood smells nice when burned, and the smoke can be used to flavour food (it adds a cherry-like flavour).

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I'm curious if it would be feasible to grow prunus plants specifically for using the wood as aromatic firewood.

What is the fastest growing prunus plant that is hardy to USDA zone 5?

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Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is the best one where I am, because it's relatively fast growing (splittable wood every 12/18 years in decent conditions, and can be coppiced. The favorable smoke fragrance is very good with this species.

It is hardy in zone 5.

J. Musser
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