Sweet Gum Tree Wood Value. It produces up to 20.6 million btu per cord, which is better than the average for burning. Although the wood burns quickly, mixing it with other hardwoods will give you better results.

It produces up to 20.6 million btu per cord, which is better than the average for burning. Although the wood burns quickly, mixing it with other hardwoods will give you better results. Sweet gum burns good when dry, like most other types of hardwood.