Possible Sycamore tree problem...

[ellal]

We had a large sycamore tree reduced in size across the crown by about 25% in the first week of March.

All seemed well as a full leaf canopy appeared as usual.

However in the last week quite a few of the leaves have turned brown and some have fallen off.
And a lot of of the rest are wilting.

Is this usual after such a 'trim', or is it something to worry about?

 

[JohnD]

Have any other nearby trees or bushes died in the last ten years?

 

[conny]

Have a look at this site. First indications seem to suggest it has been done at the wrong time of year.

When Should I Prune my Sycamore Tree? - Tree Surgeons Essex | T.H Tree Services | Tree Care

Expert insight into the best time to prune a sycamore tree; why sycamore tree pruning is important, and how to identify common sycamore tree diseases.

thtreeservices.co.uk

 

[ellal]

Have any other nearby trees or bushes died in the last ten years?

There was one that died about 5 years ago approx 15m away.
Don't know it's name.

 

[conny]

Another one to look at. There seems to be some suggestion that if other trees have died in the past few years, it can have an effect on others.

How to Identify and Treat Sycamore Problems | Stewart's Lawn

Anthracnose. Plant Bug. Scale Bug. How to identify, prevent, and treat common sycamore problems. Learn why your sycamore is struggling and how to help it.

stewartslawn.com

 

[ellal]

Another one to look at. There seems to be some suggestion that if other trees have died in the past few years, it can have an effect on others.

How to Identify and Treat Sycamore Problems | Stewart's Lawn

Anthracnose. Plant Bug. Scale Bug. How to identify, prevent, and treat common sycamore problems. Learn why your sycamore is struggling and how to help it.

stewartslawn.com

Had three quotes and all said it was ok in late autumn or Feb/March

 

[ellal]

Just been down and got some photos so hopefully that will explain it better.

 

[conny]

Was talking to my boss earlier, and I asked him about the trees we had pollared about 18 months ago, (in the autumn), which were a couple of elms and 3 wild cherries. He said in the spring, the first few branches that developed leaves seemed to die off after a few weeks, but then later in the season he noticed they were in leaf again. Maybe just keep an eye on them and see if any other branches become affected? (or if they recover).

 

[ellal]

Was talking to my boss earlier, and I asked him about the trees we had pollared about 18 months ago, (in the autumn), which were a couple of elms and 3 wild cherries. He said in the spring, the first few branches that developed leaves seemed to die off after a few weeks, but then later in the season he noticed they were in leaf again. Maybe just keep an eye on them and see if any other branches become affected? (or if they recover).

Thanks

Hopefully that will be the case, because if not it'll be a hell of a removal job.

Approx 18m tall before the 'haircut' and triple trunks!