Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

American Chestnut, Prospect Park

Stumbled on another American Chestnut in Prospect Park. A city of leaves on a hill.

mthew

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2 responses to “American Chestnut, Prospect Park”

  1. Nina Sander

    where in PP did you find it? I teach naturalist studies and we’re discussing seed dispersal right now. I’d love to bring in a sample.

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    1. mthew

      This spring I found a piece of husk from an American chestnut, but no seeds. This year I saw no evidence of seeds at all. As far as I understand, these chestnuts were all planted in the park in an effort to , well, I’m not sure what, since they are all doomed by the blight. But I do love seeing them.

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