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...e on a cold winter's night. The American chestnut tree once dominated forests in… More
...and not just for squirrels. The American Chestnut tree used to be spread over… More
chestnut trees come in different types including American chestnut, Chinese chestnut, Allegheny chinkapin, Japanese… More
Horse chestnut trees are deciduous, flowering trees indigenous to Greece, Albania and Bulgaria that… More
...disease devastated populations of native American chestnut trees. Thus, the Chinese chestnut's better resistance… More
The horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) naturally occurs in the Balkans, but typically performs… More
Chestnut trees are stately deciduous trees that grow well in temperate areas of the… More
The horse chestnut is native to southern sections of Europe but now grows in… More
...agate trees from a mother tree. Black walnuts and chestnuts, while the nuts are… More
The horse chestnut tree, also known as Aesculus hippocastanum, is a beautiful species that… More
...ry similar. The horse chestnut is a popular shade tree in the United States… More
...the American landscape, the fast-growing American chestnut tree has nearly disappeared in the last… More
There are two options when seeding chestnuts: direct seeding or indoor seeding to be… More
...hile you can't enjoy the nuts that horse chestnut trees produce, you can appreciate… More
... glossy brown nut from the tree of the same name, chestnuts are a… More
Horse chestnut trees are a dramatic addition to the home landscape. In the springtime,… More
The American chestnut tree at one time was a very important forest tree in… More
...orests in the eastern United States, the American chestnut was almost completely wiped out… More
The chestnut tree is widely used to give shade in large areas. The leaves… More
Find out how chestnuts are returning to America. More
Growing chestnut trees requires planting a nut or root in full, hot sun and providing… More
Chestnut trees can be started by the nuts or by a root. Plant them in… More
...st and store chestnuts, shake the nuts out of the tree using a broom handle,… More
Growing Bromeliads Epiphytically in the Subtropical Home Garden Most bromeliad growers cultivate their plants in pots under shade cloth or some form of protective structure. This is necessary when climate conditions do not replicate the bromeliads' natural habitat. However, for those lucky enough to live in a subtropical climate as… More
...them. I also have black walnut, hickory, oak, and chestnut trees for the deer and squirrels to consume. As for SOCKS, she is too tame and will come… More
...en each year and have Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Chestnut Trees..… More
This does not mean the whole plant but sometimes parts but is best to keep them out of reach regardless Plants Poisonous to Cats Almond (Pits of) Aloe Vera Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (Pits of) Arrowgrass Asparagus Fern Autumn Crocus Avacado (fuit and pit) Azalea Baby's… More
I came across this list and thought I would share it. I consider it a general guideline because some of the plants listed have been attacked by the beasties. For instance, I know that petunias and dogwoods have been affected by them here in my area. Sorry for the long… More
If not for this year, for next. This covers the whole hummer regions From my newsletter several weeks ago. Some of these plants are very regional and some are not allowed in certain areas. Buckeyes are not allowed in California. Some tender perennials are sold as annuals. For example, Lantana… More
...pple tree (just one) that sits beside my American Chestnut. It put-out some sad green apples this year, as it always does. The bugs and worms get to the apples quickly. I used to eat the sour apples when I was very young. Does anyone (Ron) have… More
...e is almost like a small cantaloupe with multiple chestnut looking nuts inside. The leaves of the tree are simple with really small toothed edges. Can anyone identify? More
...ED A SHADE TREE. 70 MILES WIND TOOK MY 50YEAR OLD CHESTNUT TREE OUT ROOTS AND ALL. THE HOLE IS HUGE IN MY FRONT YARD. I WOULD LIKE ONE THAT FLOWERS AND IS FAST GROWING. I LIVE IN ZONE 6 TO 8. ANY SUGGESTION? More
I just moved into a rental in SLC, UT. On west side, garden beds on both sides of front door. They both have some kind of fir, and beautiful bulbs. However, one bed is far more lush and the fir about twice as much as the other. I think the… More
...ease review the attached scan of a branch from my chestnut tree. I am looking forward to everyone's comments, especially treeman and Ron. I do have additional details to share. Thank you. More
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