Dogwood Anthracnose in Charlotte, NC

Disease Confirmation

Symptoms match dogwood anthracnose. See: USDA Forest Service Guide.

Cultural: Water during drought (no overhead irrigation). Mulch 2–4″ (keep off trunk). Fertilize with balanced low-nitrogen fertilizer (10-10-10 at 1 lb/inch trunk diameter). Prune dead wood in dry weather; sterilize tools.
Sanitation: Rake leaves; remove water sprouts.
Replanting: Consider Kousa dogwood (resistant, not immune).
Fungicides: Myclobutanil (Immunox), propiconazole (Banner), chlorothalonil (Daconil) at bud break per label. Only if in high-risk area or confirmed infection.

Destroy trees with extensive trunk cankers.

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