The term anthracnose refers to a group of fungal diseases that can affect a wide range of plant species, trees as well as shrubs, both ornamentals and edibles, and also garden crops. Anthracnose can affect the buds of a tree early in the season before it has grown any leaves. When the buds or the tips of twigs die as a result, it might look like frost injury, which can make it tricky to diagnose anthracnose at this stage. To determine whether it’s anthracnose, take a look at the underside of infected leaves with a magnifying glass. You’ll see fungal fruiting structures that protrude like pimples, especially along the leaf veins.

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Source: The Spruce