Live Boxwood Topiary Care

Late cutting will make new shoots vulnerable to the first frosts of winter.

Live boxwood topiary care.

Don t clip any limbs or foliage after early fall. The container size should allow at least 3 4 inches all around inside for root growth. Water the boxwood when the soil feels slightly moist. They can also be susceptible to powdery mildew pythium root rot canker and leaf spots.

Treat with organic neem oilor insecticidal spray. When you stick your finger in the soil it should feel moist less than 1 inch from the top. Measurements are made from the soil line to the top of the plant. In november take cutting off tips of boxwood about 4 long place in a tray of dense soil or sand.

Be prepared when you receive your live plant. Don t let the soil get completely dry. True boxwood enthusiasts pluck their boxwood. Do try to root your own boxwood cuttings.

To prevent wintertime boxwood bronzing keep your topiary out of wind topdress potted boxwood with an inch of organic mulch in the springtime to provide nutrients and maintain soil ph of 6 5 to 7 2 by adding lime when a soil test indicates the potting soil is too acidic a condition which can occur when ground pine bark or other acidic mulch is used. Topiary may require more clipping. Not available as topiary. Boxwood leaf miners scale insects lesion nematodes caterpillars and mites can be a problem.

It can take years for a topiary tree to replace foliage lost in one bad cut. See below for more information and planting alternatives. Planting and care instructions are included with each order. When received the plant may be grown in the ground or a pot.

Boxwood blight is a serious problem in many states.