dieback

noun

die·back ˈdī-ˌbak

: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)

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Camellias are also susceptible to a number of diseases, the most serious of which are flower blight, root rot, and camellia dieback and canker. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Pruning during drought diverts water from essential plant needs and often results in overall plant dieback. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 Pruning Pruning will help restrict the height or width of the tree if desired and is sometimes needed to remove damage from winter dieback after extremely cold temperatures. —

Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024 According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, and dieback to trees, crops, vines, and other plants. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dieback