: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Planting too early or too late: Extreme drops in temperature will cause dieback of young plants and the flowers will never form.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Like many other acacias and leguminous trees in general, a weeping acacia may experience branch dieback within its first decade or two of life.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas with very cold winters.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
An exception to clean-up delay or avoidance would be the prompt removal of last year’s diseased leaves or branches, if a particular plant suffered from heavy damage or dieback.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Like many other acacias and leguminous trees in general, a weeping acacia may experience branch dieback within its first decade or two of life.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas with very cold winters.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
An exception to clean-up delay or avoidance would be the prompt removal of last year’s diseased leaves or branches, if a particular plant suffered from heavy damage or dieback.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dieback
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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