Unfortunately, there is a substantial threat to this tree that spans across the eastern United States — beech leaf disease (BLD). Left untreated, the demise of a beech tree with BLD occurs in 2-7 ...

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

The American Beech Tree produces small nuts that wildlife love, ... This should be done in the winter or early spring, while the tree is dormant. Common Pests and Diseases .

According to the Department of Environmental Protection Big and Heritage Tree Program, the national champion American Beech can be found in Harwood, MD standing at 115 feet by 138 feet.

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

Most trees go dormant in winter, making transplanting less shocking ... This American beech tree sprouted from a beech nut within in a bag of leaves used as mulch in Donna Legare’s yard ...

Many of our native deciduous trees mature to majestic giants. One of the grandest is the American beech, Fagus grandifolia. This species is found across an extensive range in the eastern United ...

Forests and nearby communities could start looking much different as a tree native to Maryland falls victim to a microscopic ...

Most trees go dormant in winter, making transplanting less shocking. ... It began with her simply gathering natural mulch – her neighbor's American beech leaves ...

Without American beech as a resource, several wildlife and plant populations will be stressed, decline or be destroyed. For further information, visit njaes.rutgers.edu/E376/ .