Pecan Tree "Score" (BUT) ....

[JckDanls 07]

So I just got permission to 3 Pecan trees ... One maybe Two have been dead for a while.. So they are pretty much just the trunks with a few branches still left on them... The third one I believe still produces...

My question is about the dead ones... Obviously they have been dead for a while as all the branches have falling off naturally ... I've read a few articles (not from the forums) that said dead trees are not good for cooking... Some how I just can't think that to be true ... So I come looking for y'alls thoughts about it... if any ...

Thanks ...

 

[TNJAKE]

I think it would be fine as long as it hasn't gotten to the point of rot

 

[indaswamp]

If dead for over a year I would not use it. 1. molds and wild fungus infection deep in the wood and 2. loss of flavor.

Already cut wood over a year old would be fine if kept from rain.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Thanks guys... I'll cut them up and see what I got... anything special to look for ??

 

[pc farmer]

If dead for over a year I would not use it. 1. molds and wild fungus infection deep in the wood and 2. loss of flavor.

Already cut wood over a year old would be fine if kept from rain.

As long as its not punky on the outside I use it. dont know how old the wood is. Even some punk on the outside less then a 1/2 inch I will still use it.