AMERICAN CHESTNUT  The American Chestnut was one of the most plentiful, versatile, and valuable forest trees in the eastern United States.  It was an important component of forestland which covered millions of acres.  The trees reached heights of 70-90 feet with diameters of 3-4 feet.  It is a tall, straight, tree used for a variety of lumber purposes.  It is a fast growing tree with elongated green leaves.   This tree is not resistant to blight.  Nuts are sweet and edible.  Prefers sandy loam soil.  A good attractant for wildlife. 

AMERICAN HAZELNUT    (Corylus americana)  American Hazelnut is a wildlife shrub which grows best in moist to dry soil.  This clone forming shrub grows to be 6–8’ tall.  The leaves that are produced are somewhat hear-shaped.  It is a very good source of feed for wildlife.  The nut is eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, blue jays, deer, grouse, turkey, and pheasant.

BLACK WALNUT   (Juglans nigra)  A valuable hardwood timber tree with 1' to 2' long compound leaves.  Achieving best growth on moist sandy loams where it can reach 60' to 80' in height and 2' to 3' in trunk diameter.  The large nuts are a good winter food source for wildlife.  Very shade intolerant.  The wood is used for furniture, veneer and gun stocks.