COVER STORY
The
BOX WOOD Revolution By Lindsay Day
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oxwood (Buxus sp.) have been gracing landscapes for thousands of years. These slow-growing evergreen shrubs stand as a symbol of a gardener’s commitment and investment to a green space. Boxwood have held their reputation for many years because they are low maintenance, provide structure to a garden, and have few pests and disease pressures. Unfortunately, this reputation took a hard hit in the United States in 2011 with the discovery of Boxwood Blight. Many growers became concerned about the future of this beloved plant.
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