root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Full sun and good drainage are key, as cherry trees are shallow-rooted and susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet clay soils.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Rhizomes are susceptible to fungal disease and root rot, so good drainage is important.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Rhizomes are susceptible to fungal disease and root rot, so good drainage is important.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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