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Castanea dentata

Family: Fagaceae, Genus: Castanea

Description:

Castanea dentata, or American chestnut, was once a dominant tree in Eastern forests before nearly going extinct due to a fungus in 1904. It produces long, fuzzy catkins with white flowers and green spikey seed pods containing edible nuts. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and supports a wide range of wildlife.

Sources:
  1. [1] American Chestnut: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated July 5, 2025

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