I don`t know if this fungus thing is the problem.... Anyone else out there
having the same problem? Midwest = ILL.

Hi Dan,
I live in mid-Mich. and I've had my Sycamore for 7yrs. It's only about 7'
tall but I've never had a problem with it like you've described. A couple of
years ago we had a late frost and it caused a similar problem, but it recovered
fine.
Good Luck!
Sue in Mi. (Zone 5)