This tree produces a nut covered in a spiky husk. A smaller chestnut tree is 30 feet away from this one.
Stump sprout at the base of blighted chestnut along the rim trail
Going with Morus rubra because of west Kentucky location. Berries do turn black (or maybe very dark purple) when ripe. This tree recently rescued from honeysuckle.
Acidic sub xeric forest, occasional sprouts observed .