Rowan is a very good wood for the hearth, .
splitting?
Sometimes a bit knotty and tricky.
igniting?
Quite good for igniting, makes excellent kindling sticks.
sparking?
Sparks a little.
smoking?
Very little smoking.
heat quality?
Serves excellent heat but is a fairly fast burner.
fragrance?
Subtle fragrance when burning.
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