EUROPEAN CHESTNUT WOOD
- Member of the chestnut family
- Good substitute for American Chestnut (grain & color are very similar)
- Tree unaffected by the chestnut blight of North America
- Usually only available in flitch cut material
Characteristics of European Chestnut
| Origin of Wood Type | Europe |
| Botanical Name | Castanea sativa |
| Specific Gravity | 0.54 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.00 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Tan – Yellow – Light Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 15″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6′ to 14′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.5 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Carving, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut |