My Japanese Boxwoods are struggling....
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:32 pm
by Beth Rager
Do they usually turn brown and start to loose their leaves during fall/winter season in Southern California? I just moved into a new home and noticed their recent deterioration. I fertilized them recently and we have had a tremendous amount of rain. There is no sign of insect infestation. I am not sure how to revive them. Please help me...any suggestions on fertilizers?
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:15 pm
by Gnome
Beth,
Sorry your question went unanswered. I'm not sure that I can help your plants to recover but I can say that no, Buxus, at least the ones I am familiar with, should not lose their leaves during the winter. I have several in cold storage right now that still retain their foliage. They do change color and become a darker shade, almost a bronze tone, but should not behave as deciduous trees do. You have some other issues.
Does anyone else have anything to add?
Norm
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:27 pm
by froggy
The only buxus I know are in gardens, so not bonsai style, but when they turn brown you're usually in trouble
Try and make sure they are watered properly (not too much or too little) and refrain from fertilizing until active growing season.
good luck