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Beech Leaf Disease Taking a Toll in North Haven

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Fred Hoffmann with a diseased beech tree next to North Haven Village Hall. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Fred Hoffmann with a diseased beech tree next to North Haven Village Hall. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

A diseased beech tree has far fewer leaves than normal. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

A diseased beech tree has far fewer leaves than normal. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Dark bands between leaf veins are a sign of beech leaf disease. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Dark bands between leaf veins are a sign of beech leaf disease. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Aug 8, 2023
Fred Hoffmann, a certified arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts, said the heavy rain that fell early this week was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing because... more

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