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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 18, 2011
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    The bad weather this winter likely sent the trees into "survival" mode where they over produce on seeds when they have been through weather that could have killed them. To tell the truth, the best thing that you can do is to mow frequently. This will force the seedlings to continually try to recover themselves which uses up energy and they will eventually die from the effort. Other than that, your only other option is hand pulling.

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    Nikki on
    May 4, 2011
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    Not right away, it won't. Virginia creeper is one of those plants that does little harm if kept in check, but if left to its own, it can kill a tree that large over the course of several years. You just need to make sure you are routinely removing it from the tree to keep it from doing that.

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    Nikki on
    May 3, 2014
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    These suckers or weed trees can be transplanted and have a good chance of surviving. You need to make sure that they have some roots of their own when you move them. Depending on their size, you may want to pot the little trees up for at least a whole season before planting out in the yard. This way they will be able to form stronger roots.

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 28, 2014
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    This article should answer your question: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/patching-tree-hole.htm
    You might want to have a certified arborist check your tree. You can contact your local Extension Service to help you find one. This link will help you locate the E.S. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 13, 2015
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    Certainly environmental stresses can cause leaf drop on deciduous trees.
    It is likely not a serious issue, just the tree showing it's stress to the heavy rains.
    Remove any dropped leaves to help eliminate any fungus issues.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sycamore/sycamore-tree-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    TrishT on
    January 8, 2016
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    Thank you for your quick answer. It's ok that hubby is right, this time. :D So the little middle hard ball is useless?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 8, 2016
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    Sorry Trish, your husband is right on this one!

    The seeds are called Achenes, they are 'hairy' so that they are very light and can be carried by the wind or float in water.
    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sycamore/sycamore-tree-care.htm
    http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/american_sycamore.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 20, 2016
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    The American Sycamore does have some allelopathic properties.

    The effects of the chemical can come from the roots and the fallen leaves.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/allelopathic-plants.htm

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