Question. I planted some Dunstan Chestnuts last fall and tubed them. My question is should I remove the tubes to get last years leaves off? They are hanging on similar to oaks do. I just wasn't sure since the tubes confine everything, if I should give them an assist. Everything else looks good...

American chestnut seedlings are available in Michigan through a number of county conservation districts. The American Chestnut Council (ACC) sells or has sold seedlings to districts including Barry, Benzie, Cheboygan, Isabella, Leelanau, Livingston, Missaukee, Oceana, Otsego, and Wexford...