G94-1200 Anthracnose Diseases of Shade Trees (Revised July 1997)

Authors

Laurie J. Stepanek, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Mark O. Harrell, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David S. Wysong, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1994

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1994, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide describes anthracnose diseases in sycamore, ash, oak, maple and walnut trees and offers suggestions for control.

Anthracnose diseases affect a wide variety of plants including many popular shade trees. Sycamore, ash, oak, maple, and walnut commonly exhibit symptoms each spring. Although the symptoms may appear serious, anthracnose diseases rarely kill trees. In most cases, healthy trees quickly recover from anthracnose infections with little damage to their long-term health.