Disease Affecting London Plane Trees
Tackling leaf loss, bud and shoot blight diseases
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Anthracnose of London Plane
Some London Plane trees experience early leaf loss and the death of some buds and new shoots every year. This is caused by a fungal infection of Apiognomonia veneta, which is known to attack trees periodically - particularly those located in towns. At Cotswold Tree Surgeons, we offer a broad range of treatments to control leaf loss and tree death.
Symptoms
Infected trees may be noticeable by their sparse crowns caused by leaf loss. Fallen leaves, usually in late spring, will show browning of the central vein which spreads outwards. Trees may also have buds which have failed to open and have died, although unless the damage is extensive this may be hard to notice from the ground. It has also been noted this year that young shoots have also been killed by the fungus.
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Recovery and treatment
A fungal attack by this pathogen on London Plane trees should not have any long-term permutations regarding the health of the tree and will only cause them to look sparse until new shoots and leaves are formed as a second flush. This is usually later in the summer, so there is no need to control the disease on mature trees. A light prune may be necessary to remove the dead shoots in order to improve the appearance of the tree.
