closed: Can't Fix #153155

Parks & Playgrounds:

Other: I am concerned about the health of the large old sycamore tree in Rev. Butler Park, at the intersection of W. 9th and N. Maple Streets. This magnificent tree, known locally as "the 9th Street Sycamore," is losing its new leaves, which lie shriveled in the streets and gutters around the intersection. The leaves that are still on the tree appear pale, small, and weak/limp, ready to fall shortly themselves. I live across from this tree and have NEVER seen it look unhealthy until this season. Please have a specialist evaluate this important landmark.

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History

6/2/2016 15:48:08 Closed by Anonymous

The Sycamore tree in question has Sycamore Anthracnose. This is a common disease that also effects Ash, Maples and Oaks. It is a result of the wet, cool spring that occurred in Bloomington. The twig blight that is present is the classic sign of the disease. At this point there is nothing that can help the tree other than the return of dry hot weather to control the pathogen. Usually, around July 4th, a new flush of leaves push out and you can't tell the tree looked so bad this spring. The use of a fungicide and fertilization can be applied in the late winter to help prevent this from occurring in the future. Application now will do nothing.

5/27/2016 08:31:03 Anonymous inspected this Location

Forwarded the uReport to Lee Huss for inspection.

5/27/2016 08:29:27 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

5/27/2016 08:29:27 Opened by Anonymous

City	Bloomington
State	IN
Latitude	39.169925689697
Longitude	-86.536804199219