Phytophthora root & crown rot

About Phytophthora root & crown rot

This soil-borne disease causes dark, water-soaked lesions on roots and crowns, leading to wilting and plant decline, especially in poorly drained soils common around Franklin and Brentwood. Favoring warm, wet conditions, Phytophthora root and crown rot affects a wide range of ornamental plants and trees, making proper drainage and timely treatment essential for healthy landscapes in Middle Tennessee.

Phytophthora root & crown rot 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 Phytophthora root & crown rot 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.