The chestnut tree is one of the oldest and
most renowned ornamental trees,
a stunning shade tree.
It can grow 40-50 ft. high.
In late Spring it is laden with very showy
large cone like flowers. Usually white.
The pink flower is more rare.
large cone like flowers. Usually white.
The pink flower is more rare.
It grows well in sun to partial shade.
Does not do well in dry location.
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| Pink Flowering Tree |
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| White Flowering Tree |
Large round prickly seedpods.
The seedpods release nuts in the fall.
The nuts are seeds to grow a new tree.
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| In Autumn |
The large dark green leaves are
long stalked and palmate,
five to seven leaflets join to form one leaf,
like outstretched fingers on a hand.
Each leaf is up to 9 inches long.
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| A dried leaf |
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