Ornamental fruit tree wood

[PappaOscar]

As I have stated, I am a novice in this passion of mine. Question of the day... can I use ornamental fruit tree wood such as Bradford Pear, Crabapple, and wild cherry for smoking? I have a friend who is removing a few trees and one of them is the pear.

 

[dadsr4]

I've used a lot of ornamental fruit tree wood for smoking. works out well.

 

[IamMadMan]

As I have stated, I am a novice in this passion of mine. Question of the day... can I use ornamental fruit tree wood such as Bradford Pear, Crabapple, and wild cherry for smoking? I have a friend who is removing a few trees and one of them is the pear.

Yes, even though they don't produce fruit, they are still in the fruit tree family. They are fine for smoking and impart the same flavors as the fruit bearing varieties.

Stock up on all you can......

 

[columbia1]

A BIG yes!!
I actually prefer wild cherry over domestic cherry.

 

[PappaOscar]

Thanks guys

 

[CuriousLayman]

I use wild\black cherry primarily and love it.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Our city removed a number of Bradford Pears from a median, several years ago. I tried it, and it worked pretty well. I should have done my civic duty, and got more...