Leyland Cypress
Seiridium canker
About Leyland Cypress
A serious fungal disease affecting Leyland cypress trees, Seiridium canker causes branch dieback, resin oozing, and browning foliage, often starting on lower branches and moving upward. This disease thrives in warm, wet conditions common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, leading to weakened trees and unsightly lawns. Timely pruning of infected branches and proper tree care can help manage its spread.
Leyland Cypress (Seiridium canker) 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 Leyland Cypress 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
- Leyland Cypress
- Scientific Name
- Seiridium canker
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
