yellowing boxwoods

[Schlepie]

what is the deal with the yellow/orangish color on these boxwood shrubs here in Texas? Is it a deficiency, disease or just normal for this time of year. I dont remember this last season.
Thanks

Schlep

 

[Sauls1686]

Needs acid or iron I think. (dunno jes guessing)

 

[Gene $immons]

Mine are doing the same thing in Okla. I think the cold weather takes a toll on them. Mine always come back well in the spring.

 

[D Felix]

Are they yellowing or getting a bronzish appearance?

If they are bronzing, then it's a natural winter thing. Certain varieties of boxwood are more susceptible to it than others. Spraying an anti-dessicant on them (such as Wilt-proof) in the late fall/early winter can help to avoid this problem.

HTH.


Dan

 

[Doster's L & L]

Yeah, i believe it is a natural thing. The Korean boxwoods are pretty bad about doing that. Wintergreen boxwoods are a good variety to use. They are darker green than the other boxwoods and they stay green in the winter.

 

[Gene $immons]

Boxwoods are also real sensitive to dog urine. I've seen this kill them.

 

[NCSULandscaper]

Originally posted by Gene $immons
Boxwoods are also real sensitive to dog urine. I've seen this kill them.

Very true. Also keep an eye on yellowing/or whitening of leaves due to white fly damage. It wont be the whole shrub, just leaves here or there.