Larus Park Chestnut Oaks (Quercus Montana)

The upper section of Richmond’s Larus Park is a great reminder that above the fall line of the James, Richmond is still, geologically, at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chestnut Oaks don’t tend to live long — not by oak standards, anyway — but while they are living they produce the biggest acorns you will find.

To find this remarkable stand of chestnut oaks, park at the Larus entrance on Huguenot Road, next to the fire station and convenience store/gas station. Walk about 100 yards through some young pines, and you’ll be standing among the oaks.

From "Urban Forest Dweller", August 2020

Posted on January 19, 2021 04:40 PM by vickiebell vickiebell

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