American Chestnut: History, Blight, Recovery at Landis Arboretum

American Chestnut: The story of one of the most important trees in American history. This plant is functionally extinct. Around 1904, a disease was introduced to the Chestnut that killed 3-4 billion trees from Georgia to Maine. Entire communities relied on this tree for their livelihood. This class will present the Chestnut history and its importance to society. The class will highlight the community and scientific efforts to restore the Chestnut in our region.  

Samples of Chestnut leaves, fruits, and local places to see remaining Chestnut plants will be shared in class.