dogwood anthracnose
plant disease
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Dogwood anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting dogwood trees, particularly in North America. Unlike other forms of anthracnose, it thrives in cooler climates. The disease, caused by the fungus Discula destructiva, was identified in the late 1970s and has caused significant damage to natural dogwood stands. Symptoms include wilting, withering, and tissue death, often appearing as sunken spots or lesions on leaves, stems, fruits, or flowers. The severity can range from cosmetic damage to tree death.12
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