Created By: Dartmouth Tree Committee
7. American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) Planted in 1997, this tree was donated by Howard Bridgman, a professor of sociology. It is now impacted by Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), caused by a nematode, which can lead to reduced vigor and possibly death. (Notice its wizened leaves.) BLD, first identified in Ohio in 2012, was first detected in Massachusetts in Plymouth County in 2020 and unfortunately has spread widely.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Dartmouth Tree Walk Tour #2: UMASS Dartmouth Campus
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