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About LinkBacks[align=left]I am in the process of cutting down some decent sized sumach trees, and was wondering as to the safety of burning this type of wood in a woodbox.* [/align]
[align=left]Thanks for any advice.[/align]
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07-24-2007, 05:55 PM #1
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07-24-2007, 07:11 PM #2
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Hi Ecistolo,
I'm really glad you asked that. Do NOT burn sumac unless you are absolutely certain it isn't poison sumac.* It can cause severe reactions in many people.
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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07-25-2007, 03:17 AM #3
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[align=left]Thanks for the info.* I am inquiring about the Rhus (Sumach) tree/shrub, or Stag Horn Sumach.*that has the long red flower.*[/align]
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07-26-2007, 10:28 AM #4
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If they are truly Staghorn Sumac (Rhus hirta, formerly Rhus typhina) it should be just fine to burn them. However, if you have Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix, formerly Rhus vernix), it would not be a good idea to burn them. This species causes severe skin irritation because it contains urushiol, the same chemical in poison oak and ivy. The smoke and ash from the burning plants would carry the urushiol.* You can click on the pics on the right for id of poison sumac.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/c...on/Toxicve.htm
Also look here.
http://res2.agr.gc.ca/ecorc/poison/vernix_e.htm
Here is staghorn sumac.
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/res...?id_plant=RHTY
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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07-26-2007, 05:37 PM #5
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[align=left]Thanks for the info and the pictures.* At least now I know that I can put the wood to good use this winter.[/align]
[align=left]Take care,[/align]
[align=left]ejc[/align]
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07-26-2007, 06:24 PM #6
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You are so very welcome!* When I burn my first fire in my fireplace I'll think of you enjoying yours.* :)*
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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07-27-2007, 02:23 PM #7
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[align=left]Most gracious greeting to you and yours for the upcoming winter.* I*hope that you also have a family, a*dog or something you treasure to share your*fire with.[/align]
[align=left]Long life and prosperity,[/align]
[align=left]ejc[/align]
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07-27-2007, 09:30 PM #8
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What a lovely thing to say.* I do have a family to share my fire with.* My son comes home from South America to visit every December and my hubby always lights a fire.* My four dogs curl up nearby and it's truly a delight to share.
Thank you so much for such warm thoughts!
Newt
When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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