In the early 20th century, a blight fungus wiped out most of the 4 billion American chestnut trees on the eastern seaboard.

This holiday season its probably not American chestnuts roasting on an open fire because the species is nearly extinct.

Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has ...

In the early 20th century, a blight fungus wiped out most of the 4 billion American chestnut trees on the eastern seaboard. The loss was... Blight destroyed the American chestnut tree. Can ...

An SC orchard is helping restore the American chestnut tree, the dominate tree in eastern U.S. forests and Appalachia until ...

It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell ...

[via Inhabitat] Between logging and the introduction of chestnut blight, the once prevalent American chestnut became increasingly uncommon throughout its traditional range in the Appalachians.

Nat King Cole crooning that first line from “The Christmas Song” sends cozy holiday vibes buzzing wherever you are. But have ...

are immune to the blight, and produce most of the edible chestnuts for fall and winter snacking. Still, American chestnut trees are better suited for timber, they're culturally loved by people all ...

It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell some people associate with Christmastime as it wafts from street carts. Be ...