Fort Detrick Orchard
Ft Detrick Army Base, Frederick, Frederick Co.
Directions:
This orchard is in “Area B”, which requires a badge for access. Starting at Rt 15 in Frederick, go west on Rosemont Avenue for 0.66 miles to a left turn on Montevue Lane. Take Montevue for 0.5 miles to a right turn into Area B. Turn right on the road that forms a loop around Area B. The orchard will be on your right, about a mile from the entrance.
Contacts:
James Becker – steward
Lynn Hoch – Environment manager, Ft Detrick
Plantings:
Note: The recent expansion increased the area by 50% to 1 and 1/2 acres
Location:
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Im hoping to see this in my lifetime
Chestnuts look so beautiful during pollination season, their catkins (the yellow fuzzy blossoms) are often described as fireworks. 🌰 🎇
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Wow. Way more explosive looking than the European chestnuts. Beekeepers should be all over that. It’s the most distinct honey I’ve ever had.  As for the aroma… Well… Enough said.
Catkins in my yard are buzzing with bees!
I have tended those trees. MD TACF, join us!
Watch this quick video to learn how we conduct controlled pollinations for our breeding program.
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❤️ The original farmstead my property used to be a part of, grew chestnut trees and Hickory trees. The last two American Chestnut trees died about 6 years ago, they were right on the shoreline of a lake and unfortunately all their nuts fell in the water. They died cause they were both girdled by a beaver that had taken up residence on the lake. I would've done something to protect the two trees but unfortunately were not part of my property and all I could do was watch in horror. I wouldn't dare mess with trees that don't belong to me. I would however love to add some if it's possible to purchase American Chestnut back to our property, our parcel had the Shagbark Hickory trees on it.
Big tree - Asian chestnut ?
Did you know that Allegheny chinquapins can get chestnut blight?
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Would it get a lot bigger if it didn't get the blight? If so, how much?