Trees That Burn Without Flames

Eucalyptus Tree

Packed with volatile oils, eucalyptus trees can combust internally and even explode during intense wildfires.

Manzanita Tree

Its wood contains flammable oils, allowing it to smolder slowly for hours without an open flame.

Pine Tree

The resin in pine makes it burn from the inside out—often glowing with heat without visible flames.

Western Red Cedar

This tree can smolder and reignite under the right conditions due to its dry, resinous bark and heartwood.

Palmetto Tree

When dead or dried, palmettos can ignite and smolder in wildfire zones, especially in the Southeast US.

Cypress Tree

Old-growth cypress can harbor smoldering heat deep within, long after surface fires are gone.

Juniper Tree

Highly resinous, juniper trees can smolder at the core and act as hidden fire sources in dry forests.