Mys...tree!

I parked next to this at lunch time..any idea what tree it is folks. :confused:

 

Judging by the bark, a sweet chestnut - according to my tutor..... but I seem to remember, Pete had different ideas on that subject, and is very likely right, as he usually is!

This is a quote about the tree, about what's distinctive about it.....

"Key distinguishing feature: corkscrew appearance to trunk Large serrated leaves Prickly ball - shaped green seed pod on the tree in summer"

 

Maybe sweet chestnut - Castanea sativa?? Fruits would have been globe-shaped "conkers" covered in a close long-ish spines - but probably still pretty small at this time of year. Leaves have toothed edges and are long and pointed as a rule. Does that sound like it?

 

That's what I came up with when I had a little google...It's just that I must go around with my eyes shut, never having taken any notice of it before.I'm sure that Deer have been nibbling at the bark,that's why the other less mature ones are fenced off and that's what brought it to my attention. :rolleyes:

 

Looks like the three of us are on the same track!

 

I agree dendy its a sweet chestnut, that spiral is a dead give away.
I think our so called dissagreement was about that really funny shaped one you posted a picture of.

 

Oh yes, I remember! Like it had arms! And more like the sequoiadendron........

 

Thats the one, still got my doubts about that one, but not this one. :D