That's the American Chestnut (http://www.acf.org/). They were once widespread here. They were a staple in native diet and their wood was used for a variety of things (as well as just being beautiful). Quite sad really. :( Other species of chestnut are blight resistant.
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Date: 2007-05-13 10:21 pm (UTC)