Wood species / Trade name:

Chestnut, Sweet chestnut

Names:

• German: Kastanie
• French: Châtaignier
• Chinese: 栗木

Botanical name:

Castanea sativa mill.

Character / Color:

The chestnut is a warmth-loving tree, which is why it is often found in regions where wine grapes are cultivated. The annual rings show up very clearly and give the wood a strong grain pattern. On the longitudinal cuts there are impressive figures and stripes that give the amber to dark brown wood a decorative character. The large pores form clear vessel lines on the longitudinal plane.

Main occurence:

Asia, Europe, North America

Usage:

Furniture, Interior woodwork

Availability

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