COMMERCIAL NAMES

Sweet chestnut, Edelkastanie, Chataignier

NAME USED IN BOTANY

Castanea sativa

AREAS OF GROWTH

Europe, Turkey, North Africa

SIMILAR TO

CHARACTERISTICS

When fresh it is grayish yellow and light or dark brown and it gradually darkens.

PROCESSING

Very easily lacquered.

AREAS USED

Used as covering and in the production of furniture.