Dogwood Diseases & Insect Pests

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Prepared by Nancy Doubrava and J. McLeod Scott, HGIC Horticulture Extension Agent; James H. Blake, Extension Plant Pathologist; and Clyde S. Gorsuch, Extension Entomologist (Emeritus), Clemson University. Revised by Joey Williamson, HGIC Horticulture Extension Agent, Clemson University. (New 09/99. Revised 08/09. Images added 10/07.)

HGIC 2003

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The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree that is native throughout the eastern United States. Although dogwoods are well adapted to South Carolina, they can be affected by many pests and diseases. Maintaining healthy dogwood trees by following the recommended cultural practices is the first line of defense in reducing any of these problems. More information about growing dogwoods is available in HGIC 1010, Dogwood.

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