It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...

A healthy beech tree can live 300-400 years. According to the Department of Environmental Protection Big and Heritage Tree Program, the national champion American Beech can be found in Harwood, MD ...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced there are worsening conditions of beech leaf disease in the state.

Darling-58 sprouts, a transgenic American chestnut created by ESF researchers, grow in a nutrient solution. Darling 54, a variant, is one step closer to public release following a safety review by the ...

Donna Legare recently shared a sweet seedling story with me. It began with her simply gathering natural mulch – her neighbor's American beech leaves – and ended with a beautiful American beech ...

Brianna Shepherd, research specialist at Holden Forests & Gardens, measures the diameter of an American beech tree as part of a long-term study on the impacts of beech leaf disease.

The American beech tree, a slow-growing species with tightly grained wood, plays a crucial role in supporting wildlife during cold winters. Despite lacking commercial value, its ecological ...

Beech nuts are food for a lot of wildlife, so we’re not just talking about trees being affected.” Werner advised anyone who notices beech leaf disease on their trees to call a local arborist.

New York City’s trees may be in trouble as a result of beech leaf disease, but scientists have developed some ingenious ways to save them.