American Chestnut Sprout
Monday December 25, 2006
My wife Kim took some pictures of an American chestnut sprout at Desoto State Park, near Ft. Payne Alabama. The state park is located on the southern fringe of the Appalachians. This lower terminus begins a long northeasterly display of diverse plants that live in mountains just west of the eastern seaboard - from Alabama to Maine. I guess all people with an affinity for the forest have a place in their heart for the once common American chestnut. There are few living foresters who remember seeing a mature tree. I've found the tree relatively common in this Alabama state park. Just had to get a picture of it. Here are more pictures and a discussion on my About Forestry Forum.
Comments
I live only a few miles from Desoto State Park. Are these chestnut sprouts located on a marked trails? I would like to find them too.
John,
My wife Kim and I did a wildflower tour put on by the Department of Conservation. There are several off the board walk near the famous pink lady slippers and off trails in that area.
I know of a wild American Chestnut in Oxford Michigan. There use to be one in Highland Recreation Area until a storm damaged it.
I am familiar with the boardwalk trail, but dont know what pink lady slippers is. Can you tell me what this refers to.
Thanks, John