THE OAKS AND CHESTNUT 



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Form and size: The chestnut is a large tree with 

 a massive trunk and broad spreading crown. The chest- 

 nut tree when cut, sprouts readily from the stump and 



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FIG. 65. Trunk of Chestnut Tree. 



therefore in places where the trees have once been cut, 

 a group of two to six trees may be seen emerging from the 

 old stump. 



Range: Eastern United States. 



