Japanese Chestnut

It has been used since ancient times as a very durable building material.

English Name	Japanese chestnut
Scientific Name	Castanea crenata
Other Names	Shibaguri, Yamaguri
Family	Fagaceae (Beech family)
Origin	Japan
Appearance	Coarse texture with clearly visible growth rings Heartwood: brown Sapwood: grayish white with a brownish tint Clear distinction between sapwood and heartwood
Wood Properties	Difficult to work with; moderate surface finish High strength and excellent resistance to moisture Extremely durable heartwood – among the best in Japanese wood species Heavy and hard
Applications	Construction, furniture, tools, vehicles, railway sleepers, civil engineering, foundations, bridges.Also used for lacquerware and carving When buried in soil, it develops a beautiful dark color, making it suitable for dressers and bookshelves
Product Examples	Logs, sawn timber, building materials