KURI
(Chestnut)
From Japan
(Castanea crenata Sieb. & Zucc.)
(Fagaceae)
Widely distributed, often forming pure forests. Attains a height of 50 feet and diameter of 4 1/2 feet. Wood is hard and durable, used for foundations, ties, and as a substitute for Zelkowa in cabinet making.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Location: 233-7 (explanation)