Post 58
American Chestnut
Castanea dentata

Location

N39º28.878'
W088º24.746'

Date Planted

Planted April 6, 2012

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This tree was donated by Recess TEC, Inc. and planted by Ron Ghere and Nancy Brachbill

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Tree was located at
private residence
2507 Champaign Avenue
Mattoon, Illinois

Tree Description

Straight-trunked, with broad, spreading crown growing between 70 and 90 feet tall.

Habitat

It grows in all soils except those of limestone formation.

Range

Northeastern U.S., absent from south Coastal Plains.

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Leaf Description

Deciduous; alternate; oblong-lanceolate, prominently veined; 5 to 8 inches long; shiny dark green on top, paler beneath; smooth on both surfaces.

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Bark Description

Dark brownish gray; smooth on young trees; broken into broad, flattened, scaly ridges and furrows on large trunks.

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Fruit Description

Spiny husks, each containing 1 to 5 dark brown chestnuts, slightly flattened      

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