Dogwood Diseases - Dogwood Tree Diseases

L. F. Grand, Plant Pathologist
C. S. Hodges, Professor Emeritus
R. K. Jones, Professor Emeritus

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is widely planted in home and commercial
landscapes across North Carolina. Although popular for its early season display of flowers, and for its bright red berries in the fall, this plant is susceptible to a large number of diseases that vary in severity from those that merely disfigure the flowers and foliage to those than can kill the tree. This publication describes the most common diseases of dogwood, factors influencing their infection and spread, and where known, means of control.

Published by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
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