: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Pampas grass has messy seasonal dieback and leaves bare patches in the winter.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Wilting, delayed leaf-out, or dieback can all indicate water issues.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
This weakens the plant and can cause dieback.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Salt damage symptoms in terrestrial plants include poor or stunted growth in spring, dieback of new growth on evergreens, and leaf scorch or browning along the leaf edges in
deciduous trees and shrubs.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Wilting, delayed leaf-out, or dieback can all indicate water issues.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
This weakens the plant and can cause dieback.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Salt damage symptoms in terrestrial plants include poor or stunted growth in spring, dieback of new growth on evergreens, and leaf scorch or browning along the leaf edges in
deciduous trees and shrubs.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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