The Smoke Ring

cody · Posted: Jun 05 2007 Post subject: ???

Does any one know any thing about Chinaberry trees? We had a tree fall in my grandmothers yard and we were wondering weather or not it's good for smoking or if it's ok to burn in a fire place.

Smokinfunk · Posted: Jun 05 2007 Post subject:

Well, did a little Googling on this. Nothing specific about using the wood for BBQ or fireplace, but I wouldn't use it, because everything I found says that ALL parts of the tree, wood, fruit/berries, and flowers are toxic.

Also noted that this tree is considered parasitic, is not native to North America, and is recommended to be cut down and destroyed anywhere it's found in this country. The seeds are readily spread by birds, the saplings are prolific and hard to control, and the tree will "shade out" other desirable growth thus killing it off.
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cody · Posted: Jun 06 2007 Post subject:

thinks Smokinfunk

JimH · Posted: Jun 06 2007 Post subject:

It's a worthless, punky wood, good for nothing trash tree.

cody · Posted: Jun 07 2007 Post subject:

thinks jim
i dont know why i put it fall in her yard it fall on her house