Sycamore / Planetree Archives
Insects and diseases that can affect Sycamore / Planetree (Platanus).
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Anthracnose
Many deciduous hardwoods are susceptible to a leaf disease called anthracnose that is caused by various species of the fungus Anthracnose.
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Aphids
Many species of aphids or plant lice occur on ornamental trees and shrubs in Pennsylvania.
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Canker Stain
London plane and sycamore trees are susceptible to a fungus, Ceratocystis fimbriata f. sp. platani, that is lethal.
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Fall Webworm
The fall webworm is a widely distributed native pest that appears from late summer through early fall. It feeds on many species of deciduous trees and shrubs.
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Japanese Beetle
Japanese beetle adults have metallic green bodies with coppery brown wing covers surrounded with 12 white tufts of hair.
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Powdery Mildew Cross Listing
While some powdery mildews attack a very few specific plants, others have a broad host range and infect many different…
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Sycamore Lacebug
Lace bugs are exclusively plant feeders. The most common species occur on the foliage of trees and shrubs.