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Tree Diseases & Pests

Dieback

Definition

Dieback is the progressive death of a tree's branches, shoots, or roots starting at the tips and moving toward the trunk. It is often a symptom of drought stress, disease, root damage, or pest activity rather than a disease itself.

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