Seeing brown spots or blotchy leaves on your dogwood, oak, or maple? Anthracnose is active in Middle Tennessee right now.
This fungal leaf disease spreads during cool, wet spring conditions and is showing up in Franklin and Williamson County yards heading into early summer. The most commonly affected species include flowering dogwood, white oak, sycamore, and maple. Symptoms range from irregular brown spots and dead leaf margins to significant premature leaf drop.
In most healthy, established trees, a single anthracnose season is manageable. But trees already dealing with soil compaction, drought stress from prior seasons, or structural damage can be significantly weakened by recurring infections. Knowing which situation you're in requires a hands-on evaluation.
A photo showing anthracnose symptoms on a local tree species, or a wider shot of a tree with visible leaf blotching. Authentic property photos from Franklin-area inspections are ideal.
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