Boxwood has a long history in garden design, from ancient Rome to modern-day suburbia. A tidy boxwood hedge is a staple in traditional formal gardens, but landscape designers are also using the ... Cleveland.com: What’s wrong with my boxwoods?

Understanding the Context

Fixing your hedge problems in Northeast Ohio What’s wrong with my boxwoods? Fixing your hedge problems in Northeast Ohio Picture this: Your once-vibrant boxwood hedge suddenly starts to wilt. The leaves develop brown spots, and then their lush, green foliage turns a sickly brown. That, my friends, is the handiwork of ...

Key Insights

Q: I’m taking out a boxwood hedge due to recurring insect and disease issues. What can I plant in their place that has a similar look? A: Although every plant has potential pest or disease issues, ... Oregonian: What’s killing the grass we planted where a boxwood hedge once stood? Ask Extension What’s killing the grass we planted where a boxwood hedge once stood?

Final Thoughts

Ask Extension Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...