Boxwood Blight, Where Are We Now?
Soil / Pest / Diseases
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2019 saw a record number of boxwood blight findings in landscapes and nursery production. Jill Calabro, with AmericanHort, provided a national perspective, including a preview of BMP’s to be released soon, and Scott Schirmer, with IL Dept. of Agriculture, gave an Illinois view, including detections, regulations, and management strategies.
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