American chestnut - Wikipedia
The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree of the beech family native to eastern North America. [3] . As is true of all species in the genus Castanea, …
Chestnut Trees: Types, Leaves, Fruit - American, European and …
2021年11月25日 · Chestnut trees are large deciduous trees with large, pointed leaves, long, finger-like flower clusters, and brown edible nuts. Chestnuts are easily identifiable due to the …
Chestnut - Wikipedia
The chestnuts are the deciduous trees and shrubs in the genus Castanea, in the beech family Fagaceae. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] They are native …
How to grow an American chestnut | US Forest Service
American chestnut thrived in eastern North American forests for thousands of years, but in the 20th century, an exotic fungus almost eliminated the species. To date, chestnut restoration …
How to Grow and Care for Chestnut Trees - Gardener's Path
2021年11月2日 · Chestnuts are a group of hardwood, deciduous trees, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere where they thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8, with …
Chestnut | Description, Uses, Species, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月19日 · Chestnut, genus of seven species of deciduous trees in the beech family (Fagaceae), native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The burlike fruits contain …
10 Different Types of Chestnut Trees & Identifying Features - Tree …
2024年4月13日 · Explore the diverse world of chestnut trees with our guide to 10 different types. Learn about their identifying features, such as leaf patterns and bark texture, to help you …
From the Woods: American Chestnut - Penn State Extension
2017年10月23日 · The American chestnut was a common tree, and in many areas it composed over 25 percent of the forest. The American chestnut was best known for its fruit and wood. …
American chestnut | The Morton Arboretum
The American chestnut was once the king of the forest. It was a magnificent tree used for lumber and for food. Chestnut blight began to decimate this species in the early 1900’s. The American …
American Chestnut History | The American Chestnut Foundation
The American chestnut, Castanea dentata, once dominated portions of the eastern U.S. forests. (View the American chestnut range map.) Numbering nearly four billion, the tree was among …