Sycamore trees in midwest?
Hello, This is the third spring in a row where my sycamore tree starts
growing it`s leaves and then some, almost all, die and fall off. As the year goes on and the weather warms into summer the tree then re-starts it`s growing of new leafs. By summer end there are lots of leaves, and the tree seems fine. I read on the internet about a sycamore anthracnose fungus problem that can happen to these type of trees. I couldn`t find anything about controlling this fungus. I don`t know if this fungus thing is the problem.... Anyone else out there having the same problem? Midwest = ILL. Thanks in advance for any info. Dan. |
Sycamore trees in midwest?
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) |
Sycamore trees in midwest?
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. Hi Sue, Maybe this is a problem that is local then? My tree was here when I bought the house in 1982 and is almost full grown. I don`t know how big they get but mine is quite big. I also noticed that there are alot of other sycamore trees in my town and they are all in the same condition as mine. I never saw this problem before since I moved in till the last 3 years. From what I have read here on the internet this problem won`t kill the tree.....hopefully not? Dan. |
Sycamore trees in midwest?
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Sycamore trees in midwest?
Yes it is anthracnose, and there is nothing that you can do but wait.
The trees seem to recover, but I would think that several years in a row must weaken the trees somewhat. Emilie NorCal Hi Emilie, When I posted before the tree was starting to re-leaf out. Now the weather has gotten cool again with alot of rain. Now the new leaves are dying. Also the other trees in my town look totally dead. I guess it doesen`t mean they are dead they just look like it. Dan. |
Sycamore trees in midwest?
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