Pennsylvania naturalists are keeping an eye on a disease that has been killing beech trees in the eastern U.S. for more than a decade, but has begun spreading more rapidly in the past three years.

Beech Leaf Disease is spreading around the Northeast and the microscopic worms that come with it are attacking trees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Arborists have been working on a potential ...

In the early part of the 20th century, the American chestnut was ravaged by an invasive fungus that arrived from Asia. That fungus made the American chestnut functionally extinct, and although some ...

Bark beetles moving between trees routinely carry two fungi that are responsible for the Dutch elm tree disease outbreak.

Pat McElhenny, Pennsylvania Stewardship Manager at the Nature Conservancy, explains one of two diseases impacting beech trees. Beech trees are facing extinction. "When you say northern hardwood, that ...

IT’S LEAVING A GIANT PROBLEM IN ITS WAKE. BEECH TREES CAN BE FOUND ALL ACROSS BALTIMORE AND THE STATE, BUT THERE’S SOMETHING OUT THERE MAKING THEM SICK. AND YOU CAN TELL BY THE LEAVES. A BIG PROBLEM ...

Police are seeking information about a 67-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit. Read full article: Michigan State Police employee claims she was forced into demotion after confrontation with ...

Dogwoods make a stunning addition to any garden. The compact trees are prized for their delicate white blossoms in the spring and bright red berries in the fall. One hidden downside to planting a ...

Spotting a few brown or dying leaves on your tree can be distressing. While it's probably not a reason to panic, it is a sign that you should take a closer look at your tree's health. A lot of ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’m concerned about using insecticides to treat ...

Brown leaf: Dark bands may remain visible on affected leaves during winter. Photo courtesy of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry. (L); Withered leaves: Thick bands of leaf tissue may turn ...