Gardener's Notes
Alternatives for Boxwood Shrubs
What is going on with Boxwoods?!
Gardeners in our area have had their fair share of struggles this past year. One prominent one that has affected entire neighborhoods goes by the name of Box Tree Moth. This new invasive species is quickly posing a high risk to the health of boxwoods.
Regularly spraying insecticides like Spinosad can help protect your boxwoods, although it is important to carefully follow all directions on the label for amount and timing to spray. Many gardeners have opted to remove their boxwood shrubs and replace them. We are suggesting that people replace their boxwoods with different types of shrubs if they are in an affected area to prevent further issues.
To help with the process of choosing other shrubs, we have created a list of suitable options for boxwood replacements. Here is the most up to date Boxwood Alternatives List.
If you are concerned about your shrubs, feel free to email pictures to gpf.maineville@gmail.com. We can assess what is going on, offer recommendations for replacements, and even get you on the schedule to have the plant removed and replaced by our team.
Here are some great resources to learn more about the Box Tree Moth:
Box Tree Moth: Range and Spread