Re: Chinese Chessnut Tree

Donna,try this site and see if it helps..(Note,one site said the flowers of this tree have an unpleasant odor,has yours  bloomed!?)
C.
http://www.arborday.org/trees/trees105.html

Donna Davis wrote:

Chris
answer me back so that I can reinstall the woodyplant address in my book.
thanks
I don't believe the tree I saw was the chinese chestnut.  I gathered some of
the blooms and leaves and compared the pictures you sent and I really don't
think this is my tree.  I'm trying to find someone to idinify it, but so
far,  nothing.  I think I'll call my county extension agent and see if he
will come out and take a look at it.  if I find out what it is I'll let you
know.   it is a beauty     the leaves make me think of a pecan tree and I
haven't been able to think of anything to compare the blooms to,  yet.
so,   later
Donna in NE Mississippi   zone 7

"Christopher P. Lindsey" wrote:

> > Let me say I'm sorry right off,  I cannot fine my woodyplant address in
> > my address book,  and I just have to ask a question about the above
> > tree.
>
> Hi Donna,
>
>    Tsk, tsk, tsk.  ;)  (yes, I'm kidding)
>
> > I noticed one in bloom just this week and fell in love with it.  I know
> > nothing about it and would appreciate any info concerning this tree
>
>    Assuming that we mean the same tree, you're probably talking about
>    Castanea mollissima.  Here's some photos:
>
>       http://www.hort.net/gallery/view/fag/casmo/
>
>    Here's some more photos, along with detailed text:
>
>       http://woodyplants.nres.uiuc.edu/?g=Castanea&sp=mollissima
>
>    Now for some personal comments...  :)
>
>    This is a nice tree, but one that is much better viewed from a
>    distance.  The flowers have quite an unpleasant smell that can
>    sit quite heavily on a warm summer day.
>
>    The prickly fruit, although edible, will carpet the ground with
>    spiny little involucres that aren't kind to bare feet or kneeling
>    gardeners.
>
>    However, it is a nice, clean tree with few problems other than
>    canker...   And nothing beats a roasted chestnut or two.   :)
>
>    If you're considering this tree for fruit production, let me know.
>    I think Dirr mentions a nursery that has created a superior cross
>    with a Japanese chestnut and then back again with the American
>    chestnut...  It's supposed to produce more fruit and has a better
>    overall habit.  Anyhow, I can dig up the address if you're interested.
>
> Chris (who hopes that he hasn't rained on your parade)
>
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