Bark Dogwood Tree Diseases. Dogwood tree bark is peeling due to disease dogwood anthracnose is a common disease in the cornus genus. The disease discula destructiva causes leaf twig and branch dieback beginning in the lower part of the tree.
Diseases of dogwood dogwood anthracnose is one of the most common fungal diseases to attack this plant. The disease discula destructiva causes leaf twig and branch dieback beginning in the lower part of the tree. It starts out with blighted leaves showing purple margins and tan color around the edges of leaves.
Numerous small shoots may grow from the trunk.
These are common symptoms of branch and crown canker as well. Dogwood cankers are commonly found on the main trunk area. Florida are resistant to anthracnose and decline and should be used to replace dying trees. Dogwood tree bark is peeling due to disease dogwood anthracnose is a common disease in the cornus genus.
