American chestnut (Castanea dentata (Marsh. Borkh.)

Forest Products Laboratory

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Abstract

An American wood. Description of the distribution, growth, habit, wood, and wood properties of the species. Includes bibliographical references.

American wood
Castanea dentata
Geographical distribution
Anatomy
Growth
Blight
Wood properties
Wood utilization

Saucier, Joseph R. 1973. American chestnut (Castanea dentata (Marsh. Borkh.). FS-230