Japanese Horse Chestnut

English Name	Japanese Horse Chestnut
Scientific Name	Adsculus turbinata
Other Names	Tochi, O-tochi, Kuri-tochi, Tonji, Shichiyōju (Seven-leaf tree)
Family	Hippocastanaceae (Horse Chestnut family)
Origin	Japan, commonly found in Tohoku and southern Hokkaido
Appearance	Finished wood surface has a silky luster May exhibit wavy "ripple marks" Fine texture with slightly interlocked grain No clear distinction between sapwood and heartwood Pale yellowish to light yellow-brown with a reddish tint May show beautiful curly or wavy figuring
Wood Properties	Easy to process and finishes well Light and soft Low durability Prone to distortion during drying
Applications	Used for furniture, construction, tools, toys, etc. Wood with decorative figuring is used ornamentally.
Product Examples	Logs, karaki (decorative hardwood)