Spanish Chestnut Castanea sativa
Location: 1251 Peralta Park: Shinn Historical Park District: Niles Native to: Asia Tree type: flowering Leaf retention: deciduous
Comments: Deciduous, native to southern Europe, north Africa, south Asia. Can reach 100' in height with a greater spread. Produces large chestnuts. Creamy white, small flowers in long slim catkins make quite a display in June or July.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by Hugh Danaher |
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