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IPM QuickFacts Series: Verticillium Wilt
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Summary
Verticillium wilt is a soilborne fungal disease that can infect many shade trees and ornamentals and may persist in soil for years. Describes how it spreads, when symptoms tend to appear, and common signs such as branch dieback and wilting during hot or dry periods. Provides guidance on confirming the disease, reducing stress on affected plants, pruning damaged branches, and selecting resistant trees and shrubs for future plantings.
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