Dogwood anthracnose, Discula destructiva - Pest Tracker

Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Dogwood anthracnose
Discula destructiva

Dogwood anthracnose (Discula destructiva) is a fungal pathogen of Flowering and Pacific Dogwood. It was first detected in Washington, New York and Pennsylvia in the late 1970's.

This pest poses a large risk to U.S. plant health. International commerce provides recognized avenues of introduction.

News

10/13/2017 - Disease has many seeking alternatives to dogwood trees

08/10/2017 - Recent rainfall propels fungal growth in area Dogwoods

08/31/2015 - How are your oak trees doing? - Crow River Media: Living