indian horse chestnut timber ?

[jmx]

Hi,

horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) timber has quite a poor reputation.
Is indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica) timber any better (for firewood, as well as for other uses) ?

 

 

Edited November 13, 2017 by jmx

[se7enthdevil]

i doubt there is much difference between the two species timber wise but it will burn once dry like any other timber.

 

 

i'd be interested in a sample of this wood as it's not one i've had before. is it already down? a thick ring would be ideal so i can cut a sample from it and turn a bowl.

[jmx]

According to http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60450399-2, "The wood is close-grained and easily worked. In India it is carved and used to make pots, boxes, spoons, and the like."

 

According to ,http://www.pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Aesculus+indica, "Wood - soft, close grained. Used for construction, cases, spoons, cups etc" 

 

This tree has been widely planted in London city parks.

 

[jmx]

1 hour ago, se7enthdevil said:

i'd be interested in a sample of this wood as it's not one i've had before. is it already down? a thick ring would be ideal so i can cut a sample from it and turn a bowl.

I don't have one. I am just asking for the sake of curiosity, because I am considering planting some.

[se7enthdevil]

if you want the wood just for fuel then i'd plant a good burning hard wood for firewood...

 

there are plenty of relatively fast growing hardwoods that will burn really well and give out good heat.

 

robinia and gleditsia spring to mind...

 

others could be ash, oak, beech or apple.