Invasive specie sets aim on beech trees
Roughly 37 million Michigan American beech trees officially have a target on their back after the discovery of an invasive species not thought to be in the state.
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Roughly 37 million Michigan American beech trees officially have a target on their back after the discovery of an invasive species not thought to be in the state.
According to the Michigan DNR, there is no effective treatment to protect trees from the disease, which can kill a tree in 6-10 years.
Beech leaf disease has been confirmed in Michigan. The disease can kill beech trees in six to ten years.
Michigan is the ninth U.S. state to report beech leaf disease. There's no effective treatment for the disease, which can kill a tree in 6-10 years.
Beech leaf disease is the latest in an onslaught of invasive insects and diseases killing trees in the state.