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American Chestnut

Average Dry Weight (?) : 30 lbs/ft3 (480 kg/m3) | Janka Hardness (?) : 540lbf (2402 N) | Specific Gravity (?) : 0.48

American Chestnut Exotic Wood

American Chestnut: American Chestnut once made up about 1/4 of all the eastern woodlands in the USA. Unfortunately, nearly all were destroyed by the "Chestnut Blight" that began in the early 20th century.

American Chestnut

Latin: Castanea dentata
Grows: Canada and USA
Wood Type: Temperate Hardwood
Texture: Coarse
Grain Pattern: Straight
Health Risks: Dust can affect lung function.
Color: Light Brown

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