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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_recordWilting, yellowing, or thin, sparse foliage despite adequate watering
- fiber_manual_recordDark, mushy, foul-smelling roots that slough off outer tissue when squeezed
- fiber_manual_recordSlow decline in growth and eventual plant death
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Common causes in Boxwood
Caused by soil-borne Phytophthora species that produce motile spores which thrive and spread in waterlogged, poorly drained soil, infecting fine feeder roots first.
healing
How to treat phytophthora root rot in Boxwood
Improve drainage immediately, reduce watering frequency, and remove severely affected plants; fungicide drenches may help protect valuable plants caught early.
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Preventing phytophthora root rot in Boxwood
Plant in well-drained soil or raised beds, avoid overwatering, and choose resistant rootstocks or species in areas prone to wet soil.