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Dogwood Leaf Scorch: Drought Stress, Not Disease

Dogwood leaves with brown edges

Question: 4" DBH dogwood leaves browning at edges. Photo attached. Diagnosis and cure?

Answer

Leaf scorch—environmental drought stress. Dogwoods have shallow roots. Water 1 inch every 3 days until rain returns, then weekly. Mulch 3 inches (pine straw) not on trunk. Not a disease.

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