American Chestnut
Castanea dentata · Fagaceae (Beech family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, unlobed
Margin
Coarsely serrate with prominent bristle-tipped teeth
Arrangement
Alternate with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with straight, highly prominent parallel secondary veins ending directly at the tooth tips
Key Features
Elongated oblong blade shape, sharply toothed margins with bristle tips, and straight prominent lateral veins
Habitat
Well-drained acidic soils in upland deciduous forests, thriving in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern North America, historically ranging from Maine to Georgia and west to the Ohio Valley
Identified on 10/17/2026