{"id":12739,"date":"2021-05-12T17:55:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T21:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=12739"},"modified":"2023-06-21T17:55:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T21:55:32","slug":"boxwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/","title":{"rendered":"Boxwood: Expert Tips On Evergreen Boxwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hardly any other evergreen plant is as popular with us as the boxwood. Here you can find out what you need to consider when planting, cutting. <\/strong><br \/>\nBox trees ( <em>Buxus<\/em> ) have become an integral part of our garden landscape. As a hedge, bush, ball, or even in imaginative shapes, box trees decorate gardens and parks. In order for your box tree to thrive, there are a few things to keep in mind. With us, you can find out everything from planting and caring to propagation to wintering of the evergreen shrub.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_origin_and_demands\"><\/span>Boxwood: origin and demands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66164f52aaed7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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title=\"Buy boxwood\">Buy boxwood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_species_and_varieties\" title=\"Boxwood species and varieties\">Boxwood species and varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Planting_boxwood_location_and_instructions\" title=\"Planting boxwood: location and instructions\">Planting boxwood: location and instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Transplant_boxwood\" title=\"Transplant boxwood\">Transplant boxwood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Propagate_boxwood\" title=\"Propagate boxwood\">Propagate boxwood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Propagate_boxwood_with_cuttings\" title=\"Propagate boxwood with cuttings\">Propagate boxwood with cuttings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Propagate_boxwood_by_dividing_it\" title=\"Propagate boxwood by dividing it\">Propagate boxwood by dividing it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Maintain_boxwood\" title=\"Maintain boxwood\">Maintain boxwood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Water_the_boxwood\" title=\"Water the boxwood\">Water the boxwood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Fertilize_boxwood\" title=\"Fertilize boxwood\">Fertilize boxwood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Cut_boxwood\" title=\"Cut boxwood\">Cut boxwood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Hibernate_boxwood\" title=\"Hibernate boxwood\">Hibernate boxwood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_diseases\" title=\"Boxwood diseases\">Boxwood diseases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_crab\" title=\"Boxwood crab\">Boxwood crab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_shoot_death\" title=\"Boxwood shoot death\">Boxwood shoot death<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_rust\" title=\"Boxwood rust\">Boxwood rust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_pests\" title=\"Boxwood pests\">Boxwood pests<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Box_tree_moth\" title=\"Box tree moth\">Box tree moth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Shoot_tip_mite\" title=\"Shoot tip mite\">Shoot tip mite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_leaf_flea\" title=\"Boxwood leaf flea\">Boxwood leaf flea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/boxwood\/#Boxwood_Toxic_for_humans_and_animals\" title=\"Boxwood: Toxic for humans and animals?\">Boxwood: Toxic for humans and animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The name &#8220;boxwood&#8221; is derived from the Greek word &#8220;pyx\u00eds&#8221;, which means &#8220;B\u00fcchse&#8221; in German (English &#8220;Box Wood&#8221; &#8211; from &#8220;Box&#8221;). Because even in ancient Greece cans and cans were turned from the wood of the boxwood. The boxwood family (Buxaceae) includes 70 species worldwide.<br \/>\nThe boxwood is a shrub that can also occur as a tree. The leaf dress is evergreen and consists of dark green, leathery leaves. The box tree makes little demands on its location and is otherwise very easy to care for. He also copes very well with frequent cutting. However, the evergreen bush grows very slowly, just 10 to 20 centimeters in a year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_boxwood\"><\/span>Buy boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When buying your box tree, you should make sure that the plant looks healthy and well cared for. Make sure you don&#8217;t find any signs of disease or pests on the boxwood. In addition, the foliage should be rich and green. The root must also be checked for its health. You can buy box trees in garden centers, hardware stores, or tree nurseries. Many online retailers also offer box trees for shipping.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12959\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/boxwood-trees-in-the-gardenshop.jpg\" alt=\"boxwood trees in the gardenshop\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/boxwood-trees-in-the-gardenshop.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/boxwood-trees-in-the-gardenshop-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_species_and_varieties\"><\/span>Boxwood species and varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two types of boxwood ( <em>Buxus<\/em> ) are interesting for cultivation in our gardens: <em>Buxus sempervirens<\/em> and <em>Buxus microphylla. Buxus sempervirens<\/em> is the common boxwood and native to the Mediterranean<em>. Buxus microphylla<\/em>, the Japanese or small-leaved boxwood, originally comes from Korea and has also been grown in Japan for centuries. Below we introduce you to popular varieties of these two types.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Buxus sempervirens<\/em> :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Suffruticosa&#8217;: The variety that is best for edging flower beds and as a hedge. It forms long, medium-sized, light green leaves and usually does not grow taller than 50 cm<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Blauer Heinz&#8217;: This variety is also suitable as a border, as it is low-growing and frost-hardy. The leaves are bluish in color<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Aurea&#8217;: This type of boxwood is interesting because of its special leaf color. After sprouting, the leaves are golden yellow and later turn green<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Globosa&#8217;: If you want a boxwood ball, you should choose this variety; this grows a bit spherical by itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Buxus microphylla:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Faulkner&#8217;: A popular variety of <em>Buxus mircophylla<\/em>. This has shiny, olive-colored leaves and is very resistant to drought and cold. Faulkner box trees grow very bushy and are therefore well suited as ground cover<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Herrenhausen&#8217;: Another tried and tested boxwood variety. This is particularly suitable for hedges and borders is rather small, and resistant to fungal attack<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12960\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-come-in-a-variety-of-varieties-shapes-and-sizes.jpg\" alt=\"Box trees come in a variety of varieties, shapes, and sizes\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-come-in-a-variety-of-varieties-shapes-and-sizes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-come-in-a-variety-of-varieties-shapes-and-sizes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-come-in-a-variety-of-varieties-shapes-and-sizes-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_boxwood_location_and_instructions\"><\/span>Planting boxwood: location and instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The frugal box tree is satisfied with almost all locations, but you should consider a few points in order to create ideal growing conditions. The ideal location for your boxwood should be sunny and warm. The box tree especially loves locations with morning and evening sun. On the other hand, he doesn&#8217;t want to stand in the blazing midday sun. The soil should be well loosened and ventilated. You should avoid waterlogging by working sand into soil that is too heavy. Slightly moist, alkaline soils with a pH value between 6.5 and 7.5 offer ideal conditions for your boxwood.<br \/>\n<strong>Box trees feel particularly at home in this location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunny to a partially shaded location<\/li>\n<li>Loose, well-ventilated soil<\/li>\n<li>Soil rich in humus<\/li>\n<li>PH value between 6.5 and 7.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The optimal time to plant the boxwood is in spring between March and May. Dig a sufficiently large planting hole. Now put the boxwood in the middle of the hole, then fill up the hole with the excavated material. When planting as a hedge, a spade-wide trench is drawn and the box trees are planted at a distance of 20 centimeters for low hedges and 30 to 35 centimeters for high hedges.<br \/>\n<strong>Planting boxwood: how to proceed step by step:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dig the planting pit<\/li>\n<li>Place the boxwood in the center of the planting hole<\/li>\n<li>Fill the planting pit with excavated material and compost<\/li>\n<li>Pouring on<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12961\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-sufficiently-large-planting-hole-should-be-dug-for-the-box-tree.jpg\" alt=\"A sufficiently large planting hole should be dug for the box tree\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-sufficiently-large-planting-hole-should-be-dug-for-the-box-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-sufficiently-large-planting-hole-should-be-dug-for-the-box-tree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-sufficiently-large-planting-hole-should-be-dug-for-the-box-tree-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transplant_boxwood\"><\/span>Transplant boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also transplant box trees when they are old. To do this, choose a frost-free, not too hot day. To dig out the boxwood, you should use a spade to dig up the root ball to the same extent as the crown of the boxwood. The depth depends on the size of the tree &#8211; at least 40 centimeters for a small bush, at least 60 centimeters for a large one. Use a digging fork to loosen the soil under the bush as much as possible. Then lift out the boxwood and cut back any damaged roots. After that, the excavated boxwood should be watered in a vessel for half an hour. Then, as described above, it can be planted in its new location or in a pot.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12962\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/After-planting-the-planting-hole-is-filled-with-soil.jpg\" alt=\"After planting, the planting hole is filled with soil\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/After-planting-the-planting-hole-is-filled-with-soil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/After-planting-the-planting-hole-is-filled-with-soil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/After-planting-the-planting-hole-is-filled-with-soil-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_boxwood\"><\/span>Propagate boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two vegetative methods for your own propagation of box trees: propagation by cuttings or by division. We will introduce both of them to you below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/propagate-rubber-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Propagate Rubber Tree: Professional Tips For Propagation By Cuttings<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_boxwood_with_cuttings\"><\/span>Propagate boxwood with cuttings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time to propagate by cuttings is in late summer or autumn. Strong, bushy plants are best suited, from which older, branched shoots can be used. But you can also use younger plants for propagation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The propagation of the boxwood by cuttings in a nutshell:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tear off approximately 15 centimeters long biennial shoots against the direction of growth<\/li>\n<li>Shorten shoot tips by a third<\/li>\n<li>Remove leaves from the lower third of the branch<\/li>\n<li>Cut off protruding bark tongue<\/li>\n<li>Plant in pots with cutting soil up to the base of the leaves<\/li>\n<li>Pour on and keep constantly moist<\/li>\n<li>Let grow at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>Transplant to the field next year<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12963\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-can-be-propagated-by-cuttings.jpg\" alt=\"Box trees can be propagated by cuttings\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-can-be-propagated-by-cuttings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-can-be-propagated-by-cuttings-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-can-be-propagated-by-cuttings-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_boxwood_by_dividing_it\"><\/span>Propagate boxwood by dividing it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When dividing a box tree is cut and divided into two parts. However, this is associated with a high risk of loss, since entry points for diseases and pests arise as a result of the division. In addition, fewer young plants are obtained in this way than with cuttings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Multiplying boxwood by dividing &#8211; summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut out the plant generously around the root ball (radius is at least the current height of the tree)<\/li>\n<li>Divide the bale with a spade or saw on a hard surface<\/li>\n<li>The new partial plant should have at least two shoots<\/li>\n<li>Planting either outdoors or in pots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-magnolia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fertilize Magnolia: When, How And Which Fertilizer?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_boxwood\"><\/span>Maintain boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if the boxwood is generally very easy to care for, it also wants to be adequately watered and fertilized. We will give you tips on how to water and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilizing-boxwood\/\">fertilize your boxwood<\/a><\/strong> tree correctly and tell you what is important when cutting the evergreen bushes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12964\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topiary-cuts-should-be-made-at-the-beginning-of-growth-in-spring.jpg\" alt=\"Topiary cuts should be made at the beginning of growth in spring\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topiary-cuts-should-be-made-at-the-beginning-of-growth-in-spring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topiary-cuts-should-be-made-at-the-beginning-of-growth-in-spring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topiary-cuts-should-be-made-at-the-beginning-of-growth-in-spring-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_the_boxwood\"><\/span>Water the boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since the box tree only has shallow roots, it cannot draw water from deeper soil layers. That is why he is dependent on regular watering when it is dry. With potted plants, you should take particular care that the soil does not dry out &#8211; even in winter. If you see brownish leaves and shoots after winter, this can be a sign of too much dryness in the cold season. In hot and dry summers, in particular, the box tree is happy to be showered with a hose or watering can so that dust is removed from the leaves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertilize_boxwood\"><\/span>Fertilize boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typical symptoms that your boxwood suffers from a lack of nitrogen are reduced growth and yellowish discoloration of the leaves. But to ensure that it doesn&#8217;t get that far, the box tree is dependent on regular fertilizers. The best time to fertilize is from spring to early summer. You should not fertilize later, however, as the shoots promoted by the fertilizer quickly die off in frost. For box trees, we recommend fertilizing with a fertilizer that has an organic long-term effect. An organic long-term fertilizer provides the plants with long-term nutrients and at the same time promotes healthy soil life and the build-up of humus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_boxwood\"><\/span>Cut boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cut plays an important role in the boxwood: It promotes growth, the bushes become denser and lusher and the boxwood can be brought into the desired shape. You can cut between April and September. It is also important that the sun does not shine fully on the day of cutting and that it does not rain. Both hand scissors and electric scissors are suitable for cutting, but they should be sharp. Stencils can also help to bring the boxwood into the desired shape.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12965\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-boxwood-can-be-cut-into-a-wide-variety-of-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"The boxwood can be cut into a wide variety of shapes\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-boxwood-can-be-cut-into-a-wide-variety-of-shapes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-boxwood-can-be-cut-into-a-wide-variety-of-shapes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-boxwood-can-be-cut-into-a-wide-variety-of-shapes-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hibernate_boxwood\"><\/span>Hibernate boxwood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The box tree can survive our winters well in beds or as a hedge. It is different with box trees in pots. They are more delicate and require some measures to avoid freezing to death. If you can carry the pot, then simply put the boxwood somewhere sheltered from the wind, for example in front of a house wall. To protect the pot from the cold from below, it is best to place it on a wooden plate. If the pot is too big or too heavy to move, the bucket can also be protected from frost with jute sacks. On particularly cold days and nights, the boxwood itself can also be packed in the jute sacks. Don&#8217;t forget to water your boxwood regularly even in winter &#8211; but only on frost-free days.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12966\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-are-hardy-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"Box trees are hardy outdoors\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-are-hardy-outdoors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-are-hardy-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Box-trees-are-hardy-outdoors-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nYou can find out what damage frost can do to your boxwood and how you can prevent it in our special article on boxwood damage caused by environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_diseases\"><\/span>Boxwood diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, some diseases do not stop at the box tree and can affect it very strongly. Here we give you a brief overview of the most important boxwood diseases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_crab\"><\/span>Boxwood crab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>The fungus Volutella buxi<\/em> can penetrate the plant through the bark of the box tree and initially cause growths and later the death of shoots. If your boxwood is affected by cancer, you should cut back the infected parts and remove them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_shoot_death\"><\/span>Boxwood shoot death<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Triggered by the fungus <em>Cylindrocladium buxicola<\/em> , the boxwood shoot death causes entire boxwoods to wither. The first signs of an infestation are brownish or orange spots on the leaves that keep getting bigger. Eventually, the bush sheds all of its leaves, and the shoots become bare. In the event of such an infestation, the only thing that helps is to remove the affected plants; alternatively, a pesticide can help.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_rust\"><\/span>Boxwood rust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another disease caused by fungi is boxwood rust. Rust fungi usually color the leaves of the plant rust-red to brown. To combat it, the affected parts of the plant can simply be cut off and disposed of.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12967\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-recognize-a-boxwood-infected-by-a-disease-by-its-brown-leaves-and-shoot-tips.jpg\" alt=\"You can recognize a boxwood infected by a disease by its brown leaves and shoot tips\" width=\"800\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-recognize-a-boxwood-infected-by-a-disease-by-its-brown-leaves-and-shoot-tips.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/You-can-recognize-a-boxwood-infected-by-a-disease-by-its-brown-leaves-and-shoot-tips-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_pests\"><\/span>Boxwood pests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most famous boxwood pest is probably the boxwood moth. But other pests can also taste the leaves of the bush. Here we introduce you to the most important boxwood pests.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Box_tree_moth\"><\/span>Box tree moth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The caterpillars of the <em>box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) have been eating holes in our box trees for several years.<\/em> From mid-May, they will be up to mischief. You can find out how to get rid of the nuisance with tried and tested home remedies in our article Fighting the box tree moth with home remedies. If even these no longer help, we will give you further tips on how to control the box tree moth. We have put together for you all the important information on how to dispose of and handle the borer caterpillars.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12968\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-box-tree-moth-has-been-making-our-gardens-unsafe-for-several-years.jpg\" alt=\"The box tree moth has been making our gardens unsafe for several years\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-box-tree-moth-has-been-making-our-gardens-unsafe-for-several-years.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-box-tree-moth-has-been-making-our-gardens-unsafe-for-several-years-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoot_tip_mite\"><\/span>Shoot tip mite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Twisted shoots and leaves are caused by the shoot tip mite. This won&#8217;t harm your box tree, but it doesn&#8217;t look very nice. If you discover infected parts of the plant, cut back and remove them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: \u00a0<a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/powdery-mildew-on-roses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Powdery Mildew On Roses: Identifying And Combating Powdery Mildew And Downy Mildew<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_leaf_flea\"><\/span>Boxwood leaf flea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The boxwood flea can also taste the leaves of your bush. You can recognize the infestation on spoon-shaped, crooked leaves. Against the flea, it helps to cut off infected areas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boxwood_Toxic_for_humans_and_animals\"><\/span>Boxwood: Toxic for humans and animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is certainly safe for boxwood moths and co. To feed on the boxwood. For everyone else, however, the evergreen bush is highly toxic. This is due to the 70 different alkaloids in the roots and leaves of the plant. But since these taste very bitter and inedible, nobody will quickly get the idea to eat their fill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12969\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-leaves-of-the-box-tree.jpg\" alt=\"the leaves of the box tree\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-leaves-of-the-box-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-leaves-of-the-box-tree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-leaves-of-the-box-tree-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>However, you should be careful with children, as even a small amount of the poison can have dire consequences with low body weight. So supervise young children in the garden and teach them not to eat the plant at an early age. So the beautiful bush can grow in your garden without posing any danger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hardly any other evergreen plant is as popular with us as the boxwood. Here you can find out what you need to consider when planting, cutting. Box trees ( Buxus ) have become an integral part of our garden landscape. 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