Of course you can burn China Berry wood. Last summer I took down a long dead 30' tree. Most of it has gone into the wood stove. Mature, large China Berry wood is very beautiful on the inside. A pale...
Yes.
yes. just be sure it is seasoned (dried) properly. that goes for any wood.
I do - smells lovely!
Yes. Has a high moisture content, and needs drying. Not the best in the world, but can be burned.