Origins

Originating from southern Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor.

Shape

The chestnut is a big tree (up to 30 m tall) and a perennial. It flowers in June-July. The leaves turn yellow then dark brown in autumn. The fruit, called chestnuts, are edible.

Use

With a rough dark brown bark, its wood is used in structures, barrel making and interior joinery (furniture, floors, cladding, panelling).