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Dogwood anthracnose, which affects Pacific Dogwood, causes splotches on leaves and twig dieback. Prune out and destroy infected dogwood twigs and use fungicidal sprays of benomyl to control the disease. Start spraying at bud break and continue until dry weather arrives.