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Boxwood blight #948067

Asked November 03, 2026, 2:54 PM EST

I think my boxwood hedges may have boxwood blight but I'm not sure. Can you help identify if it is blight and what I should do to treat it.

Livingston County Michigan

Expert Response

Are you able to upload any photos of the affected boxwoods?
Without any photos, it would be difficult to make an accurate diagnosis.

There are several causes of boxwood decline that are not boxwood blight. This article describes them: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/whats-wrong-with-my-boxwood-common-issues-and-solutions

David Lowenstein Replied November 03, 2026, 3:02 PM EST

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