Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: American Chestnuts, 1 by David_Vermont

David_Vermont wrote:
From the reading that I have done all chestnuts hybridize with one another easily. I have been looking for American Chestnuts here in Vermont for several years. Attached is a photo of a chestnut that has been found in the northern part of the state. At this spot can be found three large trees with many seedlings growing around them.

Up until this year I have only planted pure American Chestnuts that I have gotten from The American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation. They send out nuts and seedlings from trees showing a high degree of resistance from disease. We are planning on clearing a few acres in our woods to replant with American Chestnuts with the hope of reintroducing them. I had hoped to plant out some of the seedlings from American Chestnut Foundation but I getting restless waiting.