American chestnut survivors
Published by espringer,
American Chestnut is almost entirely gone as a full-size tree, but many roots are alive despite the endemic blight above ground, and they continue to sprout hopeful little saplings. Thanks to Lucy Meigs for showing me several spots where chestnut leaves appear in Wadsworth Park! Below, Lucy touches a living chestnut trunk that has grown tall enough to overarch the trail! Judging from the proliferation of sprouts here, the root system underground is very strong.
