Champion Tree & Plant Health Care Blog

Beech Leaf Disease is a serious treat to several different types of Beech trees commonly found on the Main Line. Affected trees can die in 2-7 years. Champion Tree now offers new treatments that show early promise in controlling BLD.

In 1990, Philadelphia & the surrounding Main Line region were rated in USDA Hardiness Zone 6. By 2006, we had moved to Zone 7. Now, in 2023, we are on the cusp of Zone 8. By 2070, we will be ranked Zone 9. When selecting new trees to plant in your landscape, it is important to consider future climate change.

Other than moving cars out of the driveway, there are a few things you can do to prepare your property for a large tree job that will help make the job run smoothly.

Worried about brown Arborvitae, Laurels and other evergreen plants in your landscape? Read more about why so many trees and shrubs turned brown this winter and what you can do to help.

An exceptionally hot and dry summer has weakened our trees and shrubs.