In this BCAT article, Dan Cohen from Hartney Greymont, a Davey Company discusses the current state of Beech Leaf Disease in Massachusetts.

Posted: April 23, 2024

Burlington is on the list of some 90 communities in Massachusetts with known instances of beech leaf disease, a recently discovered disease that is concerning arborists.leaves that have been effected by beech leaf disease

There’s still a lot that scientists don’t know about the disease, but it’s believed to be spread by microscopic parasites that infect the leaves and buds.

“It was first discovered in 2012 in Ohio, and it’s been more recent around here that we’ve noticed it,” said Daniel Cohen, arborist with Hartney Greymont in Needham. “Unfortunately beech trees have a lot of other stressors, other insects and diseases that are affecting them, so although it’s only been here for half a dozen years, it’s only recently we’ve identified it as a separate stressor.”

For more of Dan's information, click here.

For more information, contact the Needham office.

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