leaf scorch
noun
: any of various plant diseases or conditions characterized by a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage
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Symptoms of this disease are similar to those of environmental leaf scorch.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
Tips can turn brown due to leaf scorch, which occurs when moisture evaporates from the leaves and there isn't enough water to replace it.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
The controls for leaf scorch are to avoid compaction the soil which reduces drainage; provide good drainage; do not overfertilize; do not plant close to paved surfaces or buildings; and avoid rock and black plastic mulches.
—oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
The symptoms shown in the photos that indicate leaf scorch are browning of the tips and the pinkish color on the undersides of the leaves.
—oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
The condition is called leaf scorch.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022
One of the most destructive plant infections is the incurable Pierce’s disease, which causes grapevines to shrivel and leads to a condition known as leaf scorch .
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2018
Generally, leaf scorch will affect the leaves on the top and outer edges of the plant.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022
Here is an article on leaf scorch of ornamental trees that gives you some tips.
—oregonlive, 21 Nov. 2021
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
Tips can turn brown due to leaf scorch, which occurs when moisture evaporates from the leaves and there isn't enough water to replace it.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
The controls for leaf scorch are to avoid compaction the soil which reduces drainage; provide good drainage; do not overfertilize; do not plant close to paved surfaces or buildings; and avoid rock and black plastic mulches.
—oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
The symptoms shown in the photos that indicate leaf scorch are browning of the tips and the pinkish color on the undersides of the leaves.
—oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
The condition is called leaf scorch.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022
One of the most destructive plant infections is the incurable Pierce’s disease, which causes grapevines to shrivel and leads to a condition known as leaf scorch .
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2018
Generally, leaf scorch will affect the leaves on the top and outer edges of the plant.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022
Here is an article on leaf scorch of ornamental trees that gives you some tips.
—oregonlive, 21 Nov. 2021
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“Leaf scorch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20scorch. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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