Did your sycamore drop spotted leaves early this year? That may be anthracnose, a common leaf disease of shade trees. University of Illinois Extension says it rarely kills trees, but picking up fallen leaves and twigs can lower the chance of reinfection next spring. Rake leaves from affected trees and send them out with yard waste pickup instead of leaving them under the tree. Questions about your trees? Our certified arborists are happy to help: budstreecare.com
Source: University of Illinois Extension (Garden Scoop) https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2026-06-06-cool-wet-weather-sets-stage-anthracnose