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American Chestnut
FAMILY: FAGACEAE
About American Chestnut at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to eastern North America.
Nearly extinct in their natural range due to a fungal disease, they're considered critically endangered.
Height can exceed 100 feet.
Leaves are large, lance-shaped, and toothy with downy petioles.
Nut husks are round and covered with prickly spines; less sharp than the Spanish chestnut. Nuts are delicious when roasted and peeled.
Wood has excellent non-rotting qualities.
Very rare in Portland. The Heritage Trees are believed to be only ones in city, although there are a few in the larger metropolitan area.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 1108 SE Lexington St Private, Side Yard | 85' Height 70' Spread 14' Circ. |  |