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, the …

Aug 27, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 31, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 25, 2021 · 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 spiky …

Nov 2, 2021 · Love chestnuts? If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own, learn everything you need to know about caring for this nut-bearing tree now on Gardener’s Path.

This gallery shows just a few of the hundreds of improved American chestnut trees selected as parents in our RGS breeding population. For each tree you can view the estimated percent …

Jan 30, 2025 · Whether you’re interested in American chestnuts, Chinese chestnuts, Colossal hybrids, or the Revival variety, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know …

History: Scattered single trees and small groves planted throughout Northern California mountains by Chinese immigrants during gold Rush. Also, some trees planted along north and central …

Discover how to identify chestnut species and learn about the American Chestnut Restoration efforts. Access history, projects, and resources to support conservation.

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 to …