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Please read the following information about Boxwood Dieback Disease before purchasing Boxwoods. I will keep this page up to date whenever there is any new information.
Boxwoods may not be the best option for our area. They are susceptible to boxwood dieback, a fairly new disease with little hope for treatment at this time. If you already have Boxwoods, try to keep them healthy and happy with a regular organic plant care program.
Update:
Multiple contractors have recommended different "cures". Please take any recommendations with caution and do your own research before paying anyone to "fix" your Boxwoods.
Research has been done on suppression of the disease using chlorothalonil, fludioxonil, and tebuconazole at this time. Key word here is suppression. Some studies are currently being done using microorganisms for biological control. For now, that is all. A cure has yet to be found.
'Baby Gem' Boxwood
'Baby Gem' Boxwood
Baby Gem Boxwood Care Guide
Baby Gem Boxwood Care Guide
Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Baby Gem'
Common Names: Baby Gem Boxwood
Native to: Hybrid of Asian origins
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Winter Look: Evergreen; maintains dark green foliage year-round
Drought Tolerance: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
pH Range: 6.5 to 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Deer Resistance: Highly resistant
Attracts: Not significant for pollinators
Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested
Potential Issues: Prone to boxwood dieback, boxwood blight, spider mites, and root rot in poorly drained conditions
Notes: I no longer recommend Boxwoods due to widespread boxwood dieback disease.
Japanese Boxwood
Japanese Boxwood
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Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Common Names: Japanese Boxwood
Native to: Japan and East Asia
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Winter Look: Evergreen; retains its light green to yellow-green foliage year-round
Drought Tolerance: Moderate; tolerates drought once established but prefers consistent moisture
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
pH Range: 6.5 to 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Deer Resistance: Highly resistant
Attracts: Not significant for pollinators
Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested
Potential Issues: Susceptible to boxwood dieback, boxwood blight, leaf miners, and root rot in poorly drained soil
Notes: I no longer recommend Boxwoods due to widespread boxwood dieback disease.
Wintergreen Boxwood
Wintergreen Boxwood
Wintergreen Boxwood Care Guide
Wintergreen Boxwood Care Guide
Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Common Names: Wintergreen Boxwood, Korean Boxwood
Native to: Korea and East Asia
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Winter Look: Evergreen; retains dark green foliage, may bronze slightly in cold winters
Drought Tolerance: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
pH Range: 6.5 to 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Deer Resistance: Highly resistant
Attracts: Not significant for pollinators
Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested
Potential Issues: Susceptible to boxwood dieback, boxwood blight, leaf miners, and root rot in poorly drained soil
Notes: I no longer recommend Boxwoods due to widespread boxwood dieback disease.
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