: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas with very cold winters.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
This capacity allows many monocots to regrow after their above-ground portion disappears due to grazing, fire, drought, flooding, or seasonal dieback.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
In most situations, if a plant experiences more than 50 percent dieback, it should be removed from the garden or, at least, transferred to another site.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
This capacity allows many monocots to regrow after their above-ground portion disappears due to grazing, fire, drought, flooding, or seasonal dieback.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
In most situations, if a plant experiences more than 50 percent dieback, it should be removed from the garden or, at least, transferred to another site.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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