American Chestnut
Wood common name: American Chestnut
Wood Genus: Castenea Dentata
Age: 50 + years at harvest from structures 50 – 200 + years of age
Brief historical information: Nearly extinct
Heartwood content: 90-100%
Grain pattern: linear to arching (vertical to flat)
Knot content: few to 3”
Growth rings: 4 to 12 or more
Color: blond to rich deep brown
Nail holes: few to frequent
Widths available: 2 ½” to 15” +
Other characteristics: Generally wormy