Beech Bark Disease (BBD) is a significant threat to American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) and has been altering forest ecosystems for over a century. This disease is caused by a complex of ...

UK households with beech or hazel trees and hedges in their ... If you notice any sunken or dead patches of bark on the tree, or small holes and brown spots on the leaves, then it could be a ...

The bark is an adaptation to the beech’s origins in tropical climates where smoothness was a deterrent to epiphytic plants that attached themselves to the rough trunks of trees. The light color ...

Fortunately, the beech trees survived these misdirected expressions ... Even in winter, besides the bark, there are plenty of leaves on the ground to help with identification.

Beyond its visual appeal, the American Beech is an essential tree for local wildlife. It provides nuts for birds like blue jays and wild turkeys, and its bark is home to many insects, making it a ...

The beech tree also helps feed a variety of wildlife. From the squirrels and birds who enjoy the beech nuts, to the microorganisms that thrive on the bark, a beech can be a veritable buffet for ...