I like finding all kinds of trees, but there’s one tree in particular whose presence excites me more than most.
American chestnut (Castanea dentata).
I’ll drive out of my way to find a decent-sized American chestnut. I might even interrupt a conversation to point out American chestnut.
This behavior may seem strange to some people. I consider it proper etiquette for anyone with a burning passion for North American trees.
I recently explored a remote forest in search of American chestnut trees. By the end of the day, I had found dozens of American chestnuts — one of which was the largest I had ever seen.
Fortunately, I brought my camera along to document the experience. If you’re interested in seeing several beautiful American chestnuts, check out the following video.