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... the sekelbos tree ...
this wood is ideal if you want stacks of heat but no perfumes
hard, dense wood with outstanding charcoal
we found it produced plenty of ash but this also kept the fire going
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Sekelbos or Sickle Bush as the name suggests is a deciduous shrub with acacia like leaves. It can grow to 3.5 metres high and will form an impenetrable thicket. It takes its’ name “Sickle Bush” from the clusters of sickle shaped pods it produces after it flowers. Giraffes are very partial to their leaves |
This bush is invasive but because of its growing nature it can also be coppiced. |
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The bark makes strong ropes and string, the wood is hard, strong and termite and borer proof. The wood is also used as fence posts as they are able to withstand veldt fires. |
Our Sekelbos firewood originates from Namibia |
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Sekelbos firewood produces a large flame, a small amount of smoke when first lit, pleasant perfume and masses of charcoal - but the heat from this wood is amazing. It is also an excellent cooking wood and because of the lack of smoke it is ideal for outside entertaining |
It is said that if you plant a Sickle Bush by your home it will ward off evil spirits |
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The whole shrub is a growing medicine cabinet! it can help with stomach pains, wounds, bites and is also able to clear your head during a cold |
Due to the arid climatic conditions, once seasoned, the wood has a moisture content of virtually zero – so this means that you are getting pure wood – no moisture! |
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The wood looks almost like driftwood – it has hardly any bark – the main colour of the wood is a rich russet with an outer band of a pale biscuit colour |
As this wood is so dry and dense we have found the best way to light it is not to skimp on the kindlers, if you normally use half a dozen to light your fire – then use ten! |
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