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Boxwood brown #926834

Asked March 26, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT

What is wrong with my boxwood?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi Alicia,
The images you submitted suggest that your boxwoods have a disease caused by the fungi Pseudonectria buxi (formerly Volutella buxi) and Pseudonectria foliicola. The damage may have been exacerbated by drought and winter weather.
Our article on Volutella blight describes the condition and offers steps to manage the disease.
A second article Boxwood: Identify and manage Common Problems offers additional advise
Thank you for your question.
Barbara

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