Rare Full-Growth American Chestnut Tree Discovered
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The newly discovered, full-growth American chestnut tree stands 65 feet high and measures 18 inches in diameter. Discovered by a deer hunter in Delaware, this is a "holy grail" find. Naturalists will collect the chestnuts in an attempt to increase the species' population.
Resources:
- Wood Floor Business: Rare Full-Grown American Chestnut Tree Discovered In Delaware Forest
- WHYY: Eagle-eyed Delaware hunter chances upon ‘holy grail’ of tree lovers — full-grown American chestnut
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