leaf scorch
noun
: any of various plant diseases or conditions characterized by a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage
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Roots planted in cold conditions will remain inactive, says Phillips, which delays flowering, while those planted in the heat of summer are more susceptible to transplant shock, leaf scorch, and heat stress.
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Native to Oklahoma, the leaves are deeply lobed, resistant to leaf scorch, and tolerant of high pH soils.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
In zones 8-10 where afternoon sun can be brutal, shade can prevent leaf scorch and help blooms last longer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 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
The first symptoms of leaf scorch are similar to the symptoms of drought stress – yellowing leaves that turn dark yellow, then brown, followed by leaf drop.
—Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Native to Oklahoma, the leaves are deeply lobed, resistant to leaf scorch, and tolerant of high pH soils.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
In zones 8-10 where afternoon sun can be brutal, shade can prevent leaf scorch and help blooms last longer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 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
The first symptoms of leaf scorch are similar to the symptoms of drought stress – yellowing leaves that turn dark yellow, then brown, followed by leaf drop.
—Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Leaf scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20scorch. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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