Live Boxwood Topiary Care

Treat with organic neem oilor insecticidal spray.

Live boxwood topiary care.

Late cutting will make new shoots vulnerable to the first frosts of winter. It can take years for a topiary tree to replace foliage lost in one bad cut. Planting and care instructions are included with each order. Not available as topiary.

Boxwood leaf miners scale insects lesion nematodes caterpillars and mites can be a problem. They can also be susceptible to powdery mildew pythium root rot canker and leaf spots. Water the boxwood when the soil feels slightly moist. Be prepared when you receive your live plant.

Topiary may require more clipping. Keep them in a warmer area ideally a greenhouse and you may have the beginning of some little boxwood. When you stick your finger in the soil it should feel moist less than 1 inch from the top. When received the plant may be grown in the ground or a pot.

Boxwood blight is a serious problem in many states. True boxwood enthusiasts pluck their boxwood. Be careful not to trim too much. Don t let the soil get completely dry.

See below for more information and planting alternatives. The container size should allow at least 3 4 inches all around inside for root growth. In november take cutting off tips of boxwood about 4 long place in a tray of dense soil or sand. Measurements are made from the soil line to the top of the plant.

Trim the topiary as often as necessary throughout the growing season of may through september to maintain its shape.