Q&A – Is it true that Japanese holly does not get boxwood blight?

Question:
Is it true that Japanese holly does not get boxwood blight like traditional boxwoods?

Answer:
Yes, this is true. Boxwood blight, as the name suggests, only affects boxwoods. Holly and boxwoods can look very similar. TSU Extension agent Joellen Dimond tells how to tell the difference.

Related Resources:
Best Management Practices for Boxwood Blight in the Virginia Home Landscape
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