Question: is pignut hickory good firewood?
Answer: Hickory is even hotter burning than oak, maple and other popular hardwoods. There are several types of hickory, including, shagbark, pignut, bitternut, shellbark, and mockernut. Most agree that all types of hickory are good for firewood. ... Hickory is harder to saw and split than a lot of other hardwoods like oak.