: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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In the coldest regions, however, plants can succumb to winter dieback during unusually harsh winters.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Winter dieback is common on many types of roses, including Knock Out.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
Like many other acacias and leguminous trees in general, a weeping acacia may experience branch dieback within its first decade or two of life.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Winter dieback is common on many types of roses, including Knock Out.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
Like many other acacias and leguminous trees in general, a weeping acacia may experience branch dieback within its first decade or two of life.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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