Can I compost sycamore leaves?

JulesJ · « **on:** November 03, 2008, 18:55 »

We get loads in our garden thanks to a tree next door but one. I'd like to start a separate leafmould cage but I've heard sycamore is poisonous; can anyone confirm this? If so, at the very least I should get them off the beds.

compostqueen · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2008, 20:14 »

You can compost it quite happily. Takes a while though so be patient

JulesJ · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2008, 20:16 »

Excellent - thanks

I'll tuck it behind the shed for a couple of years if that's what it takes.

compostqueen · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2008, 20:18 »

A leaf cage is a good idea. Make sure that you can get to it easily or you'll be turned off saving leaves if it's a chore to get them to the bin

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