Anthracnose Doesn't Affect Tree Health

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Q: I've heard about a disease called anthracnose causing trees to lose leaves. What does it look like and will it kill the trees?

A: Anthracnose is the reason for many phone calls and samples coming into our office right now. It is a fungus type disease that causes die-back of leaves along veins and twigs, a blotchy leaf appearance and twig cankers. When found on maples, ash and oaks (especially white oak) it can cause short-term defoliation, but usually doesn't affect overall tree health.

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Anthracnose Doesn't Affect Tree Health

However, it can affect dogwood and sycamore more severely. They can die aft...

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