On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:37:22 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

A friend lost a HUGE almond tree to a wind storm, at least two feet in
diameter at the trunk, probably a little more. Lots of heavy branches. Is
that any good for firewood or smoking barbecue?

Steve

Any fruit or nut bearing tree is good for smoking.

I'd grab a bunch of it.