anthracnose
noun
an·thrac·nose
an-ˈthrak-ˌnōs 
: any of numerous destructive plant diseases caused by imperfect fungi and characterized especially by necrotic lesions
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The Kousa dogwood tree (Cornus kousa) is a deciduous tree highly valued for its resistance to dogwood anthracnose, a harmful fungal infection that affects the tree's leaves, twigs, and trunk.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
Pests and Problems Fungal diseases, including anthracnose, powdery mildew, and phytophthora, can afflict bay leaf plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Loropetalums can be susceptible to powdery mildew and a fungal blight called anthracnose that causes foliage to turn yellow and drop prematurely.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Spraying trees with fungicides for anthracnose is usually not helpful.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
Pests and Problems Fungal diseases, including anthracnose, powdery mildew, and phytophthora, can afflict bay leaf plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Loropetalums can be susceptible to powdery mildew and a fungal blight called anthracnose that causes foliage to turn yellow and drop prematurely.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Spraying trees with fungicides for anthracnose is usually not helpful.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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“Anthracnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthracnose. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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