Another issue is Phytophthora root rot which causes yellow, sparse or wilting foliage together with branch dieback. Bark stripping by grey squirrels is another minor issue. Symptoms to look out for are white circular egg masses partially covered by brown shells on trunks and larger branches. These generally appear in early summer.
If you have detected any of these issues, do not hold back in calling in professional assistance. By the same token, if you want your sycamore tree to retain excellent health and to look as eye catching as possible, the most astute course of action is to seek professional guidance from a suitably qualified tree surgeon.
If you have a sycamore tree that would benefit from expert care and attention, why not contact Tree Works? As fully qualified and highly experienced tree surgeons, we can offer detailed skill and knowledge across all areas of sycamore tree care. For a free, no-obligation quotation, call us on or get in touch here. Sycamore Tree Everything you need to know about the sycamore tree, from identification tips to typical characteristics; how to spot disease and the best way to maintain a sycamore tree.
General Facts Known as Sycamore Latin name Acer pseudoplatanus Location Central, Eastern and Southern Europe Foliage Deciduous Lifespan years plus Characteristics Height Up to 35 metres Spread metres Appearance A large deciduous tree with dark pink-grey bark that starts off smooth but cracks and forms small plates as it ages.
Twigs are browny-pink and hair free. Leaves Leaves measure cm with five distinctive lobes. The stalks of younger trees are distinguished by their red colour. The veins of the leaves are hairy on the underside. Flowers Sycamore flowers are small in size and yellow-green in colour. Fruit Sycamore flowers are both wind and insect pollinated. After pollination, the female flowers transform into characteristic winged fruits called samaras.
Found in Parks, gardens and avenues Conditions Ideal soil Moist but well drained, chalk, clay, loam or sand Soil pH Neutral, acid, alkaline Aspect North, south, east or west facing Exposure Full sun to partial shade; Sheltered or exposed Threats Pests Sycamore gall mite, aphids, horse chestnut scale Diseases Sooty bark, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, leaf spot, tar spot Sycamore Trees and Wildlife The sycamore is a big pull for aphids, which means ladybirds, hoverflies and birds are also attracted in their droves as they feed on the green flies.
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You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Topped Sycamore Trees. Thread starter cbjurlin Start date Sep 23, Sep 23, I just moved into a new house. I have two sycamore trees that have trunks over four feet in diameter.
One of these trees is in the front yard and one is in the back. Together they provide a great deal of shade for the house, not a small asset in toasty Bakersfield, CA. Much to my dismay, these trees were "topped" at some point in the not too distant past, perhaps years ago.
When I say topped, I mean that all of the major branches were bobbed at between twenty and thirty feet above the ground. The branch ends are now covered with wrist diameter branchlets that radiate in all directions.
What should I do with these trees to restore their structure and grace? If in doubt, consult a qualified tree surgeon. You will also need to remove dead wood on a regular basis, and crown thinning is also a wise move so as to allow light and air to penetrate, which is vital for the prolonged health of the tree. Wherever possible, carry out this work during the month of June.
A tree surgeon will inspect the tree and work out whether certain limbs will be able to carry the weight of the leaves. The sycamore tree is prone to sooty bark cryptostroma corticale. Where the weather has been continuously hot, sooty bark will cause partial or total crown wilting which can eventually be fatal. Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that gets into the tree through the roots.
It causes wilting, yellowing leaves and dieback. Phytophthora root rot causes yellow, sparse or wilting foliage together with branch dieback. Bark stripping by grey squirrels is another low key problem. Look out for white circular egg masses partially covered by brown shells on trunks and larger branches. These will appear in early summer and are caused by a sap-sucking insect. You should never go ahead with any tree work, including sycamore tree pruning, before learning whether there is a Tree Preservation Order TPO in place.
If so, you have to seek permission for the works. This will usually take up to eight weeks to materialise. Furthermore, if the tree is situated in a conservation area, permission must be obtained before starting works of any kind.
The health and safety of your sycamore tree, and its overall appearance and attractiveness, is all down to the way you care for it. Tree surgeons are trained to identify diseases and pest infestations and are fully aware of exactly how to best treat them. In addition, they are trained to know the best pruning methods and have the knowledge to advise you on the correct procedures so that you can make sure it benefits in every way.
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