: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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This weakens the plant and can cause dieback.
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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
Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
If fall and winter precipitation are low, tree health can suffer, leading to poor growth, dieback, and increased susceptibility to pests and disease, says Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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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
Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
If fall and winter precipitation are low, tree health can suffer, leading to poor growth, dieback, and increased susceptibility to pests and disease, says Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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