

Also note that weather conditions in Virginia are generally favorable for development of Boxwood Blight and repeatedįungicide sprays may be necessary for much of the year on a 7-day to 2-week schedule, depending on product label directions and Further sporulation of theįungus on the American boxwood is likely and these spores can serve as a source of inoculum for uninfected boxwood in the Pruning out affected branches will not eliminate the Boxwood Blight fungus from American boxwood. It is important to keep in mind that although visibly diseased branches may be pruned out, However, there is not enough research at this time to know how efficacious this approach will be over time in * This alternative approach was proposed in response to reports of growers who rejected the option of removal of very largeĪmerican boxwood. used for holiday greenery) and boxwood tippers Best Management Practiceīest Management Practices for Boxwood Blight in the Virginia Home Landscapeīest Management Practices for Boxwood Blight in Virginia Production Nurseries WITHOUT Boxwood Blightīest Management Practices for Boxwood Blight in Virginia Production Nurseries WITH Boxwood Blightīest Management Practices for Virginia Retail Nurseries WITHOUT Boxwood Blightīest Management Practices for Virginia Retail Nurseries WITH Boxwood Blightīest Management Practices for Boxwood Blight for Boxwood Greenery Producersīoxwood greenery producers (i.e.

Each BMP is specialized for individual boxwood growing situations. The following BMPs are guidelines for boxwood growers to avoid introduction of the boxwood blight pathogen or, if the disease is already present, to manage the disease in the most effective manner and avoid spread of the disease to new locations.
