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170 plants in a formal boxwood garden #166686
Asked February 12, 2014, 10:27 AM EST
What could be the most likey cause for a stand of boxwoods to commpletey fail in one season. They were doing well until last summer. 3-4 year old plants. all plants died in succession.
Chester County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Please see our publication on boxwood and look at the information on symptoms and possible causes of dieback http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG52_IPM_Boxwood.pdf
Look at vole damage, root rots, canker diseases, poor planting techniques, etc.
Also, there is a new disease of boxwood called boxwood blight that you should be aware of. See our website for more information http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/invasives/boxwood-blight This may be a possibility if new boxwood plants were introduced into the landscape.
mh
Look at vole damage, root rots, canker diseases, poor planting techniques, etc.
Also, there is a new disease of boxwood called boxwood blight that you should be aware of. See our website for more information http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/invasives/boxwood-blight This may be a possibility if new boxwood plants were introduced into the landscape.
mh
