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Are Sycamore Trees Messy?

Marcus Vance • • 6 min read
Are Sycamore Trees Messy?

Problems with Sycamore Trees
Many problems are associated with sycamore trees. It's fairly messy, shedding a generous supply of leaves, seed balls, twigs, and strips of bark. ... The leaves and leaf stems also have a coating of hair when they are new.

Why are sycamore trees so messy?

Their Bark Sheds Continuously Throughout the Growing Season

But here's the kicker: this patchwork of bark is made of individual pieces, and as the sycamore grows during the warmer months it will continuously shed pieces of bark. Also, this shedding doesn't solely occur near the base of the tree.

Are sycamore trees bad?

Actually, sycamores, Platanus occidentalis (PLAT-uh-nus ock-sih-den-TAY-liss) get a bad rap. Though they grow big and showy, landscapers don't use them because they can have a lot of tree diseases. Homeowners don't like them because they shed piles of maple-like leaves and disrupt underground lines.

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