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NNadir

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11. The American Chestnut was nearly rendered extinct when the Chinese Chestnut was introduced to America.

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sun Oct 20, 2024, 09:37 PM

Oct 20

It was one of the greatest ecological tragedies of all time.

History of the American Chestnut Tree

I'd be very careful for what I wish. It is unwise to deliberately introduce foreign species into ecozones in which they do not previously exist.

The problem with doing so is rapidly becoming overwhelming.

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Local Lorax [View all] Mousetoescamper Oct 20 OP

What an amazing find, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 20 #1

Thanks! I added a closeup of the sign. Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #2

Thank you! How clever. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 20 #5

You are most welcome! Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #6

It will thrive, Miss Peggy. Mousetoescamper has a green thumb..along with other talents 🤗 Deuxcents Oct 20 #3

Thanks, Deuxcents! Like Hobbits, I do love things that grow! Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #4

I'm sure it will, my dear Deuxcents! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 20 #7

I especially like that he shares his photos with us..anyone who can grow a jade and get it to bloom has my bet! Deuxcents Oct 20 #8

What a Fabulous Idea! Mega-kudos to the Tree-Whisperer The Roux Comes First Oct 20 #9

You are most welcome! Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #10

The American Chestnut was nearly rendered extinct when the Chinese Chestnut was introduced to America. NNadir Oct 20 #11

They've been widely planted in North America and around the world for more than 70 years without problems Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #13

I planted one about 35 years ago in NM. Photos from Google Earth marybourg Oct 20 #12

That's wonderful that you're able to remotely view the tree you planted so many years ago. Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #14

It is wonderful, isn't it? marybourg Oct 20 #15

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #16

What a nice neighbor! Bayard Oct 20 #17

Yes! One of many here. Mousetoescamper Oct 20 #18