What type of Chestnut?

2ndHand

5 year old buck +
Two years ago we gathered a few seeds near Baraboo, WI, at the time we had no idea what type of tree it was. We planted a few in our backyard. Here's a few photo's - I think it's an American Chestnut - your thoughts please!....:cool::

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THunter

5 year old buck +
Yep, buckeye most likely. Not good for deer but a nice tree for the yard. I have one in my backyard that I started from a nut.
 

2ndHand

5 year old buck +
Thanks for the replies and info - no need to transplant to farm if not good for deer. Appreciate the info!!
 

homegrownbucks

5 year old buck +
I have heard deer like the horse chestnuts, can anyone corroborate that?
 

THunter

5 year old buck +
No they don't. Only thing I've ever seen eat them is wild hogs. Well, that's buckeyes, but they're basically the same thing.
 
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