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Chestnut (Castanea dentata)
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| Other names: |
American chestnut (UK); wormy chestnut.
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Canada, USA
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Coarse-textured, with wide growth rings. Similar to oak in appearance, but lacks broad rays. Because of blight, most lumber comes from standing dead trees. Insect attack causes "wormy chestnut."
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Good
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30lb/cubic foot (480kg/cubic meter)
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Furniture, coffins, poles, stakes
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| Finishing: |
Good
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