Common Name: American chestnut
Scientific Name: Castanea dentata
Category: Other
Comments: This tree ("Dondoric" or D3) is also a 100% native American Chestnut found growing naturally on a fence row. It has been used as a 100% "mother tree" for the American chestnut Foundation backcross breeding program (Pollen from ACF was applied to its female flowers). The nuts collected from it will be planted this spring (2008) and studied for blight resistance.
Nominator: John S. LaMonica
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Fauquier