Dogwood Anthracnose
Different disease than spot anthracnose
About Dogwood Anthracnose
This fungal disease causes tan to brown irregular blotches with purple margins on dogwood leaves, often leading to premature leaf drop and twig dieback. Commonly affecting flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, it thrives in cool, wet spring conditions. Proper sanitation and fungicide treatments can help manage its spread and protect tree health.
Dogwood Anthracnose (Different disease than spot anthracnose) is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Dogwood Anthracnose regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Dogwood Anthracnose
- Scientific Name
- Different disease than spot anthracnose
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
