True to its name, the Sycamore leaf beetle feeds primarily on the leaves of Sycamore trees. When combined with plane anthracnose disease, which is caused by a fungus, significant damage can occur. It ...

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and perhaps less susceptible to anthracnose than its relative. That disease takes out entire large limbs of the American sycamore (plane tree) in a season. And yes, the bark is stunning.

These are back-up plants - insuring the nation's heritage in case of an outbreak of disease, a devastating storm, or an attack on the trees. No-one expected the sudden loss of the Sycamore Gap ...

Islanders who think their sycamore trees are infected should contact a tree surgeon for advice The government is asking people in Jersey to check their sycamore trees due to a widespread disease.