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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 20, 2011
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    This is something that happens to boxwoods when they are stressed. Given the cold weather in the South this year, I would guess that the weather is to blame. It should correct itself when the weather warms up.

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    Heather on
    April 22, 2011
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    I would not take 1/2. A 1/3 would be ok and should not harm the plant much. These articles may be helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 12, 2011
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    Eggs are laid in late April and a new batch of this pest hatches in about 3 weeks. This is the time when treatment is most effective. Mature scale bugs wear shields, but the nymphs haven’t had time to develop them.

    I would recommend neem oil spray. It is organic, but we have found it to be highly effective against scale and other sucking bugs. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 12, 2011
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    Nikki on
    May 27, 2011
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    This article has a listing of the different varieties that should help you with identifying what you have: http://www.backyard-landscape-ideas.com/boxwood-shrubs.html

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    Nikki on
    July 1, 2011
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    There are three things that might be causing your buxus problem. Nutrient deficiency (nitrogen is the most likely culprit), lack of water (is it in a sheltered spot that might not get the rain it should?), or a fungus. If the latter, you must treat with a fungicide and clean away all those dropped leaves.

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    Nikki on
    July 17, 2011
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    I think that you did the best thing that you could by spraying the plant down with water. This will have diluted the spray. You can try spraying it down again to wash away any residual, but I think that what is done is done. Chances are, the plant should pull through fine, but if there is damage, you will see yellowing leaves that will eventually fall off.

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