Larger Boxwoods with orange/rusty leaves - Ask Extension
Hello & Happy New Year!!I have several customers that have the larger Boxwoods. The leaves are turning an orange/rusty color.They are not dying (...
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Larger Boxwoods with orange/rusty leaves #437500
Asked January 05, 2018, 4:26 PM EST
Hello & Happy New Year!!
I have several customers that have the larger Boxwoods. The leaves are turning an orange/rusty color.
They are not dying (yet). The leaves still have moisture & are soft & flexible. We are in Colorado Springs. This is happening in 3 different customers in 3 different points in the city.
Is this a disease, insect, or from a wet spring/summer & very dry late summer/fall & early winter?
El Paso County Colorado
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Below is a link that provides details on a variety of diseases and insects that might explain the problem.
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2052.html
Also, I am providing some general information on Boxwoods. Note - for many of the Boxwoods listed, a protected spot is recommended.
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/evergreen-shrubs-7-414/
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2052.html
Also, I am providing some general information on Boxwoods. Note - for many of the Boxwoods listed, a protected spot is recommended.
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/evergreen-shrubs-7-414/
