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Native Trees of Canada 



The twigs have a yellowish tinge and are stout and smooth. In cross-section 

 they are somewhat irregular, due to slight ridges that run from each side of the leaf- 

 scars. 



The \\'inter buds are }/i in. long, rounded, and chestnut-brown in colour. They 

 are not clustered at the end of the twig as are those of the oaks, trees with which 

 the chestnut might be confused. 



CHESTNUT 

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The leaves are 6 to 8 in. long, narrow, and taper-pointed. The margin is 

 coarsely toothed with curved teeth that resemble those of a circular saw. The 

 veining is prominent and feather-like, and the dark, shiny, green surface has a 

 corrugated appearance. 



The somewhat wedge-shaped nuts are protected by an extremely spiny bur. 

 They are thin -shelled and edible, and too well known to need further description. 



The wood of this tree is used extensively in Canada for veneer cores. It has 

 a coarse grain and texture and takes glue well, and in addition is very durable. 

 The wood is also used in cabinet-work generally, for slack cooperage, railway ties, 

 and poles. It is a valuable source of tanning extracts. 



THE OAKS 



The oaks (Quercus) are widely distributed throughout the north temperate 

 zone of both hemispheres. Only a few species are found south of the equator. 

 Approximately three hundred species have been described. Fifty-two species are 



