Castanea dentata
Castanea dentata American chestnut
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Habitat & Range
Common in dry woods and thickets.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland code: Not classified
Phenology
Flowers June to early July.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G3 (Vulnerable)
Castanea dentata American chestnut
Branches with leaves
Bark with two-lined chestnut borer exit holes
Stem with symptoms of chestnut blight
Older stems with sprouts
Branch
Young trees
Plant Summary
deciduous tree
native, common
flower color: yellow
Common Names
American chestnut
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