For me, the attraction to chestnut trees is partly cultural: My Italian-American family likes to roast chestnuts at Christmas and on other occasions. I also appreciate the attractive wood of the ...
"This tree featured in our educational project about the horse chestnut tree ... said it was felled before most of the remaining wood was stolen from the grounds. The landmark stood at the ...
The tree dates back to 1539, and has survived being pillaged for firewood in post-war 1940s Britain A towering sweet chestnut renowned for its beauty and history has been voted the UK's tree of ...