New growth Sycamore leaves have a high tannin content to protect them from voracious insects. As the canopy developes chlorophyll colours the canopy g

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New growth Sycamore leaves have a high tannin content to protect them from voracious insects. As the canopy developes chlorophyll colours the canopy green to start food production

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Location: Scxarborough, UK
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