Beech leaf disease was first identified in a few Massachusetts communities in 2020. It has since spread to over 90 communities. Because it's relatively new, researchers are trying different ...

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I relax, for about 30 seconds, then I think: “This tree is going to die from beech leaf disease. It’s not a question of if but when.” I know I am being dramatic, but ours is a dramatic time.

Once a tree has been 25% infected with beech leaf disease, Ledin said, it’s usually only a matter of time — about three to eight years — before the tree is completely dead.

In home landscapes, this tree will grow 50-70 feet in height. In the wild or in optimum growing conditions, the American beech can reach 100 feet or more.

The spot where the tree now stands will not be empty for long. The church members are meeting with Westfield’s Greening Our Community on Wednesday to discuss planting a new tree in its place.