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Sycamore Leaves

Sycamore, Platanus occidentalis

In the last few weeks the leaves on the trees have fully emerged. Sycamores are one of our largest and most beautiful trees. I most often find them growing the edges of streams and ponds. 

Some of our sycamores have a lot of dead leaves. I suspect this is anthracnose, a fungal disease that’s worse with cool wet springs like we’ve had this year. I’m told the trees should fully recover.