CHESTNUT (lat. Castanea sativa; Fam. Fagaceae)
| Other names: | Edelkastanie, Castano, Castagno, Chataigner |
| Source: | Mediterranean, Western Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa, Korea |
| Wood Color: | Narrow greyish whitish to yellow sapwood, clearly separated from yellowish to darkbrown heartwood, which darkens under influence of light, distinct growth rings |
| Characteristics: | Wood of medium density, can easily be dyed and worked with all tools, good weather and rot resistance, very durable in harbour works, high content of Tannin |
| Application: | Furnitures, parquetry, interior design, window and door frames, ship- building, harbour works, bars and sleepers |