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Anthracnose in Red-barked Dogwood
How to identify and treat anthracnose in Red-barked Dogwood.
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Red-barked Dogwood care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during growing season; tolerates wet soils and can grow in boggy conditions
soil
Well-draining to moist soil; adaptable to various soil types including clay and poor soils
light
Full sun to partial shade; at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for vibrant winter bark coloration
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Red-barked Dogwood
- fiber_manual_recordDark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature fruit drop
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Common causes in Red-barked Dogwood
Caused by Colletotrichum species. Spreads in warm, wet conditions.
healing
How to treat anthracnose in Red-barked Dogwood
Remove infected material. Apply copper-based fungicide.
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Preventing anthracnose in Red-barked Dogwood
Crop rotation. Resistant varieties. Avoid overhead irrigation.