6-12" Bare Root Seedling
***This is the true native American Chestnut and generally lacks resistance to blight.
When young, the bark is smooth and chestnut brown, developing furrows as the tree matures. Bark of blight-infested trees will split open with orange fungus growth.
American Chestnut trees are best suited for parks or homestead forested areas though there is still a high chance for blight to impact these trees.
Historically chestnut were prized for their decay-resistant wood rich in tannins, used extensively in furniture making. The species is now nearly extinct in the wild due to chestnut blight.
Height: 75 ft
Soils: well-drained, moderately acidic sandy loam
Water: intermediate drought tolerance
Light: Full sun-partial shade
Wildlife: American Chestnut was crucial for wildlife, providing essential autumn mast for species such as White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and formerly, the Passenger Pigeon. Black Bears also relied on the nuts to fatten up for winter.
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6-12" Bare Root Seedling
***This is the true native American Chestnut and generally lacks resistance to blight.
When young, the bark is smooth and chestnut brown, developing furrows as the tree matures. Bark of blight-infested trees will split open with orange fungus growth.
American Chestnut trees are best suited for parks or homestead forested areas though there is still a high chance for blight to impact these trees.
Historically chestnut were prized for their decay-resistant wood rich in tannins, used extensively in furniture making. The species is now nearly extinct in the wild due to chestnut blight.
Height: 75 ft
Soils: well-drained, moderately acidic sandy loam
Water: intermediate drought tolerance
Light: Full sun-partial shade
Wildlife: American Chestnut was crucial for wildlife, providing essential autumn mast for species such as White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and formerly, the Passenger Pigeon. Black Bears also relied on the nuts to fatten up for winter.
Photo bugwood.com
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