Soft Maple: Hardwood, medium heat output, somewhat easy to ignite, few sparks, good for burning.
Spruce: Softwood, low heat output, easy to ignite, medium smoky, sparks quite a bit, fair - good for kindling.
Sugar Pine: Softwood, low heat output, easy to ignite, medium smoky, sparks a bit, fair - good for kindling.
Sycamore: Hardwood, medium heat output, difficult to ignite, medium smoky, few sparks or pops, fair - this is a damp wood - takes a long time to season properly.
