Q&A – Is it best to plant Japanese boxwood or English boxwood in the Mid-South?
Question:
Is it best to plant Japanese boxwood or English boxwood in the Mid-South?
Answer:
Asian (Japanese) boxwoods are the best option for the south-eastern United States. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says English boxwood can’t survive the hot, humid summers and heavy soils of the southeast. It is also very susceptible to boxwood blight. He recommends some Asian types that will do well here.
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Is it best to plant Japanese boxwood or English boxwood in the Mid-South?
Answer:
Asian (Japanese) boxwoods are the best option for the south-eastern United States. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says English boxwood can’t survive the hot, humid summers and heavy soils of the southeast. It is also very susceptible to boxwood blight. He recommends some Asian types that will do well here.
Related Videos:
Boxwood
What is the best kind of boxwood to use for a hedge in full sun?
Related Resources:
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