Another disease

Discussion in 'Maples' started by Houzi, Mar 3, 2016.

  1. Houzi

    Houzi Active Member 10 Years

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    Perhaps old news but is just hitting headlines here in UK.
    Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium spread by insects already decimating Olive trees in Italy.Haven't seen list of susceptible species but if it knocks out Sycamore it's gotta be bad news.
     
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    emery Renowned Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Have you seen that it attacks sycamore maples? Ugh if so. Only thing is, it's got to be a little wetter here than in southern Italy! ;)
     
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    I saw this on the BBC news this morning. It looks frightening and it seems to be one new disease after another making its way into the UK.
     
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    Just read the report, at least it's being taken seriously.
     

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