chestnut tree
Burr-bearing hardwood species
A chestnut tree is a large deciduous tree of the genus *Castanea*, bearing edible nuts enclosed in spiny husks.
The American chestnut was once dominant in eastern forests before blight devastated the population in the early twentieth century.
European and Asian varieties remain common: The old chestnut tree shaded the entire yard.
- blightPlant disease causing decay
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
- oakQuercus genus member
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- autumn harvestSeasonal gathering of crops
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Large deciduous hardwood
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Non-fruiting decorative tree
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