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Boxwood Beauty

Posted by Houndmom Phoenix Az (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 21:39

Hi Everyone! Need some advice on trimming a very frost bitten boxwood beauty. The entire plant did not do well in the frost we had even though it was covered. It has been in the ground for over 5 years (was here when we moved in 3 yrs ago). When we are ok to start triming back the dead stuff in our yards, how much should I trim back?? It was such a beautiful plant and I am hoping to save it. Any input would be much appreciated.


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RE: Boxwood Beauty

  • Posted by haname z9 AZ NE Phoenix (My Page) on
    Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 23:16

After all danger of frost is past, I would cut back the dead parts to healthy live tissue, and shape as needed (not too hard though). It should recover just fine.

This post was edited by haname on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 23:18


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