A timber tree which was of great importance, both because of its rapid growth and the value of its wood. Unfortunately an exceptionally virulent blight attacked it and eliminated it as a forest tree. The natural range of chestnut extended from Maine west to eastern Michigan and south to northern Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Maximum size was 12' x 100' but averaged 3-4' x 80'. The wood is light, soft, not very strong, easily worked and durable. Used for furniture, veneer cores, ties, poles, posts and interior finish. Since the wood has a high tannin content, it was much used for producing tannic acid. Specimen measures 1.5" x 18" x 10'10" and was cut in West Virginia.

Location: 124-5 (explanation)