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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: 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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