American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of the dominant tree species of the eastern United States before a fungal disease called chestnut blight reduced it to scattered survivors and recurrent re-sprouts.  Outside of its historical range there are examples of healthy trees, including in each of the Maritime provinces, but no location is completely safe from the blight.  Exhibits more cold hardiness than our hybrid chestnuts.

Seed Source(s): Upstate New York

Hardiness (Canada): 4 [What is my hardiness zone?]

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