Beech Bark Disease

Asked December 15, 2015, 5:58 PM EST

This American beech was seen along the Wincopin Trail near Savage, MD, on 12/12/2015. I'm wondering what caused this and am hoping it's not Beech Bark Disease. Thanks!

Howard County Maryland

1 Response

Our entomologist looked at this. It is, fortunately, not beech bark disease. The cause may be physiological or environmental, but it is not worrisome.

ECN

UME Home and Garden Info Center

Replied December 16, 2015, 10:48 AM EST