Bluegum vs Red Gum: What's the Best Firewood for Winter in Adelaide?
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We get asked a lot about the difference between Bluegum and Red Gum firewood. Both are popular choices in South Australia, but if you’re stocking up for winter, there’s a clear winner.
Here’s a closer look.
Red Gum: Heavy, Strong, but Not for Everyone
Red Gum is dense and burns slowly with a strong aroma. It produces excellent coals and big flames, making it a good option for large, open fires or overnight burns.
But it’s not always the best choice for home fireplaces or backyard cooking.
Where Red Gum works well:
- Keeping a fire burning overnight
- Larger open fireplaces needing strong heat
Good to know:
- Heavier and harder to split and handle
- Less wood volume per load
- Often sourced from native forests, which isn’t always the most sustainable option
Bluegum: Reliable, Versatile, and Perfect for Winter
If you’re after a clean, steady burn that’s easy to manage, Bluegum is the smarter choice.
It lights easily, burns consistently, and produces less smoke and ash — making it ideal for home heaters, wood ovens, and backyard fire pits.
Why we recommend Bluegum:
- Easy to light, burns evenly
- Minimal smoke and ash
- Lower density, more wood volume per tonne
Perfect for:
- Home fireplaces and combustion heaters
- Wood ovens and smokers
- Backyard fire pits and campfires
Handling, Value and Sustainability
Bluegum is lighter, easier to split, and stacks neatly — meaning less work for you and better value per tonne.
While Red Gum’s density suits big fires, it’s heavier to move, tougher to cut, and less cost-effective overall.
Choosing Bluegum also means choosing a more sustainable option.
Unlike Red Gum, which is often harvested from native forests, our Bluegum is sourced from sustainably managed plantations right here in South Australia.
Better Value with Firewood Solutions
At Firewood Solutions, our premium Bluegum firewood is:
- Pre-split and consistent in size for easy handling
- Stacked and ready to load
- Sourced from sustainable SA plantations
Whether you’re heating your home, firing up a wood oven, or gathering around the backyard fire pit, our Bluegum firewood makes it easy to stay warm without the hassle.
The Final Word: Why We Choose Bluegum
While Red Gum has its place for big, overnight burns, for most South Australian homes and businesses, premium Bluegum is the better all-round choice.
It’s easier to handle, better value, and delivers steady, reliable heat — with less smoke, less work, and more convenience.
If you’re looking for the best firewood for winter in Adelaide, Bluegum is the way to go.
Need to Stock Up?
- Visit our Tatachilla yard
- Order online anytime for fast delivery
Get sorted before the cold sets in. Talk to our team today and stay winter ready.