![]() Vaccinium Blueberry Glaze forms a compact mound of dark green foliage for hedges. Thuja occidentalis American arbovitae are evergreen with similar shape to Boxwood but with much different leaf structure X Pyracomeles Juke Box evergreen with glossy leaves can give a similar appearance and shape to Boxwood ![]() Ligustrum spp Privest is especially good for hedges Ilex glaubra an evergreen Inkberry with habit similar to Boxwood These partially resistant or tolerant varieties should be selected for your gardens, or consider other species. ![]() Treating with prescribed fungicide will not eradicate this disease, but will only keep it controlled at best/Ĭertain Boxwood cultivars will harbor the fungus but not be affected by it and show no symptoms. Typically this would not be undertaken other than by professionals for large plantings or highly valued specimens. Fungicide applications need to be repeated every 7 to 14 days through every growing season. These treatments are costly and will be required for the life of your plants. **Moderately resistant cultivars may require fungicide treatments as will any other boxwood thus far not infected. If replacing plantings with resistant cultivars it is advised to select the ***most resistant cultivars. Sanitize all tools, shoes, gloves etc to prevent the spread to anything susceptible still in your gardens or landscape. Double bag it and send to the landfill or burn it. This aggressive fungus really cannot be effectively controlled once plants are infected and the soil may harbor the fungus for as long as 5 or 6 years. One part bleach to nine parts water can be used to sanitize. Sanitize your tools and equipment after contacting each Boxwood plant. Tend boxwood plants only as absolutely necessary, minimizing the contact with infected tools or gloves etc. Mulch boxwood plantings to prevent soil splash that could contain the fungus Water plantings with a soaker hose to keep foliage as dry as possible Plantings should be well spaced so that they do not overlap at maturity To help minimize the chances of this fungus from infecting your new or existing plantings:Ĭhoose the most resistant varieties available to you for new purchasesĬhoose open habit varieties ( Buxus microphyllo) rather than the tightly compacted ( Buxus sempervirens) to improve air circulation These should also be monitored for symptoms.Īvoid these cultivars of Boxwood listed in order of highly susceptible to moderately susceptible:Ĭhoose these cultivars of Boxwood listed in order of most resistant to moderately resistant but be be aware that they may still carry the disease undetected:Īlso monitor these species that can host the fungus: Also be aware that other species of the boxwood family can harbor the fungus. This fungus does not travel well by air, so introduction to your landscape and gardens will typically take place by noted contact and infected plant material, including boxwood limbs used for Christmas decor. Spores of the Boxwood blight fungus can be spread with your pruning tools, your gardening clothing and gloves, or any other equipment you may be using while tending your gardens. A fungicide may have depressed the symptoms temporarily. Any new Boxwood plant purchase should be isolated for several weeks before planting as symptoms may take that long to appear. When purchasing any Boxwood be sure to inspect plants for possible symptoms and only purchase from nurseries that adhere to the Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program. If there is any doubt get a professional diagnosis Rapid defoliation, within weeks or even days Brown spots on leaves, commonly displaying as circular with a dark brown edge
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