Sycamore tree blight - Ask Extension
I have a sycamore tree that seems to be having problems. I've attached a picture. It looks like the Japanese elm in the front is having the same pro...
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Sycamore tree blight #336842
Asked June 27, 2016, 10:09 AM EDT
I have a sycamore tree that seems to be having problems. I've attached a picture. It looks like the Japanese elm in the front is having the same problems. What do do?
Bernalillo County New Mexico
Expert Response
It looks like sycamore anthracnose, a very common disease that is more common in extended cool, moist springs. Usually it is not too serious, like most foliar diseases, because a new set of leaves is grown next year. It has an effect in proportion to how much green leaf is damaged. You can spray fungicide in early spring but it wouldn't help now. Information on treatment is at http://utahpests.usu.edu/IPM/htm/ornamentals/landscape-insects-and-diseases/anthracnose/.