Maryland Chapter

Bethesda Chevy-Chase Chapter Orchard, Izaak Walton League

This is a mother tree orchard located on the property of the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America.  This orchard was established in 2013 under the leadership of Robert Benson of the Izaak Walton League.

Orchard Stewards : Scott Harmon and James Tate

Current Tree Inventory:
Little Bennent x Cunningham Falls –  4
Scrivener x Chalk Point  – 4
SE 833 x Cunningham Falls – 4
SE 833 x Ragged Mtn  – 2
Cunningham Falls x open –  7
Burton 27A x open  – 9
WMREC 65A x open – 18
Knapp 39 x open  – 1
Scrivener x open  – 4
Reno x open  – 3

Address:
20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD 20837

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Chestnut season may be winding down, but the thrill of finding these hidden treasures never gets old. ... See MoreSee Less

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ive read where chestnut trees bear fruit in as little as 3 years,....true?

WOW! a nut

🎃 From all of us at Meadowview Research Farms, have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be free of blight and all things weevil (not evil!)—and full of chestnut cheer. 🌰👻 We’re brewing up serious science in our cauldrons to bring the American chestnut back from the dead—no tricks, just treats for the next forest! 🌳🧪 #HappyHalloween #ChestnutRestoration ... See MoreSee Less

Chestnut blight changed everything. Watch how this deadly fungus transformed a once-mighty tree. ... See MoreSee Less

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The last time I saw a chestnut tree was 50 years ago in Detroit. I was a kid and saw the trees lined up and down our street die one by one.

Has anyone ever tried spraying copper sulfate & lime mixture on a tree to kill the fungus

Wonder if the genes can be changed on the blight fungus so it will die off.

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We’re thrilled to see Backpacker shining a light on the American chestnut and TACF’s work to restore this mighty tree. 🌰 Read the article here: www.backpacker.com/stories/american-chestnut-trees-comeback/ ... See MoreSee Less

We’re thrilled to see Backpacker shining a light on the American chestnut and TACF’s work to restore this mighty tree. 🌰 Read the article here: https://www.backpacker.com/stories/american-chestnut-trees-comeback/

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We have one across the street from our new home in Leicester NC. We have been collecting!

What's the difference between the American Chestnut and the Chinese chestnut tree? I recently planted 7 of the Chinese variety.

Not barefoot though!!! 😆

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