Ricky wrote:
> "Sir P" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I don't know if Oleander is a hardwood, but the flowers are toxic. Anything
>> that gives toxic blossoms, I would avoid. But I don't know a lot about
>> trees
>>
>>
>> "JBSummer" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I have used hickory, oak and mesquite but wonder if there are any hardwoods
>>> to
>>> avoid for any kind of cooking...
>
> Oleander is soft wood and ALL parts of the plant are toxic to humans.

Adding to this...I had a friend in Jr High school that tried to cook over
Oleander. He got so sick, he never tried the food. Inhaling the smoke caused
tiny blisters inside his nose and down almost to his lungs. Oleander is *VERY*
nasty stuff.

BOB