Which wood does Shiitake grow best on?
These woods give good results with Shiitake:
- Beech
- Ironwood
- Oak
- Sweetgum
Woods that work, with average results
They work, though colonization or yield are usually lower.
- Ailanthus
- Alder
- Aspen
- Birch
- Cherry
- Chestnut
- Cottonwood
- Elm
- Eucalyptus
- Hackberry
- Hickory
- Hophornbeam
- Hornbeam
- Mulberry
- Pecan
- Poplar
- Sassafras
- Soft Maple
- Sycamore
- Tulip Tree
- Tupelo
- Willow
Woods to avoid
- Ash
- Black Walnut
No data for 16 more woods.
These recommendations come from common cultivation practice. Results change with climate, wood freshness and technique. For most mushrooms, avoid conifers and softwoods.
