Japanese Chestnut
Herb latin name: Japanese Chestnut,Japanese Chestnut Extract
Latin name: Castanea crenata
Synonyms: Castanea japonicaCastanea japonica
Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Foothills. Other uses of Japanese Chestnut: The bark, leaves, wood and seed husks all contain tannin. Wood - hard, strong, lightHabitat of the herb: the herb: Foothills.
Other uses of Japanese Chestnut: The bark, leaves, wood and seed husks all contain tannin. Wood - hard, strong, light, very durable. Used for furniture, construction, fence posts etc.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - where possible sow the seed as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in a seed bed outdoors. The seed must be protected from mice and squirrels. The seed has a short viability and must not be allowed to become dry. It can be stored in a cool place, such as the salad compartment of a fridge, for a few months if it is kept moist, but check regularly for signs of germination. The seed should germinate in late winter or early spring. If sown in an outdoor seedbed, the plants can be left in situ for 1 - 2 years before planting them out in their permanent positions. If grown in pots, the plants can be put out into their permanent positions in the summer or autumn, making sure to give them some protection from the cold in their first winter.
Cultivation of Japanese Chestnut: Foothills.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Castanea crenata: None known
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