Do You Prune Off Dead Leaves After Treating Box With Nemetoids For Moth Caterpillar

Question

the whole round pruned bushes look dead apart from a few green stems at the top of the bush. I have grown them for the past 20 years without any previous problems. I have just given first of the three treatments.

Answer 1

If they are completely dead, then it can be fine. Removing too much LIVING growth at one time can be detrimental, but removing dead growth is fine.

This article will help you to prune the shrub in the future:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htm