Local Landmarks & Things To Do
At the heart of the town lies Haverford College, a respected liberal arts institution whose 216-acre campus is also a registered arboretum, listed in the Morton Register with ArbNet accreditation (Level III). Its nature trails, gardens, and historic architecture are open to the public and offer a peaceful escape in all seasons.
The nearby Haverford Reserve features over 120 acres of woodlands, meadows, and walking paths—perfect for weekend strolls or afternoon birdwatching. And just minutes away, Merion Golf Club, one of the nation’s top-ranked private courses, anchors the community’s long-standing association with refined outdoor leisure.
Real Estate & Livability
Why Choose Burkholder Plant Health Care?
Burkholder Plant Health Care was founded on the principles of integrated pest management and staffed with credentialed scientists who understand plant pathology, pest biology, and the research behind effective treatments.
Our Scientific Credentials Include
- ISA Certified Arborists with decades of combined experience in plant health care
- Our plant health care team has authored and co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed and extension publications on integrated pest management and tree health
- Extensive work with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and cooperating universities developing biologically-based pest management techniques
- University training in entomology, agroecology and horticulture from programs including University of Massachusetts, Penn State, and Temple University
- 100% PA licensed commercial applicators meeting all state regulatory requirements
- Active research: We develop and conduct our own collaborative field trials and stay current with emerging treatment approaches
Anthracnose is a fungal disease that affects many types of trees, shrubs, and plants, especially in regions with cool, wet springs, such as southeastern Pennsylvania. This fungal foliar disease is aggravated by cool, high-humidity conditions, which favors disease development on susceptible tree species—flowering dogwood, sycamore, maple, ash, and oak.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what anthracnose involves:
Symptoms:
- Irregular, brown, or black spots on leaves
- Leaf curling, browning, and early leaf drop
- Dieback of young shoots and twigs
- In severe cases, repeated infections can weaken trees and reduce their ability to photosynthesize effectively.
Affected Plants:
- Common in trees like dogwoods, sycamores, oaks, maples, ash, and elm, as well as ornamental shrubs and perennials.
- It’s especially prevalent in dense plantings where moisture lingers.