: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Stone fruits, such as apricots (Prunus armeniaca), are particularly susceptible to severe fungal issues like Eutypa dieback and silver leaf disease when pruned in winter, while the trees are dormant and the weather is wet.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas with very cold winters.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Egg laying also results in twig dieback.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
This capacity allows many monocots to regrow after their above-ground portion disappears due to grazing, fire, drought, flooding, or seasonal dieback.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas with very cold winters.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Egg laying also results in twig dieback.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
This capacity allows many monocots to regrow after their above-ground portion disappears due to grazing, fire, drought, flooding, or seasonal dieback.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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