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Boxwood care requirements
water
Regularly when establishing. Moderate once established.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Boxwood
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, circular leaf spots with dark edges
- fiber_manual_recordBlack streaking on stems
- fiber_manual_recordRapid, patchy leaf drop leaving bare sections in the plant
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Common causes in Boxwood
Caused by the fungi Calonectria pseudonaviculata or Calonectria henricotiae, which thrive in warm, humid, still air and spread via water splash, tools, and contaminated plant material.
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How to treat box blight in Boxwood
Prune out and destroy infected branches, clear fallen leaves from around the plant, and apply a labeled fungicide as part of an ongoing management program.
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Preventing box blight in Boxwood
Improve airflow by thinning dense growth, avoid overhead watering, disinfect tools between plants, and consider resistant boxwood cultivars or alternatives in high-risk areas.