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Japanese buckeye

Aesculus turbinata

Hippocastanaceae Hardwood Eastern Asia 15 data values

Japanese buckeye — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

Japanese buckeye

Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 1 linked image 2 source references 1 linked country

At a glance

Scientific nameAesculus turbinata

Trade / common nameJapanese buckeye

FamilyHippocastanaceae

RegionEastern Asia

Distribution

Exclusively in Japan, in Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Uses

Food containers, Furniture, Musical instruments, Paneling, Veneer: decorative

Countries & Distribution

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🇯🇵Japan

Eastern Asia · JPN

historical

Wood images

Linked historical images associated with this species record.

Japanese buckeye

Captured from the historical species datasheet.

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Appearance

Heartwood color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Brown

Yellow

White

Orange

Yellow to golden-yellow to orange

White to cream

Historical Source Data

Sapwood Color

Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.

Brown

Yellow

White

Color not distinct from heartwood

Historical Source Data

Uses & Applications

Common Uses

Food containers, Furniture, Musical instruments, Paneling, Veneer: decorative

Historical Source Data

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