James Todman
Many of the pests and diseases that threaten box (Buxus Sempervirens) can be managed if identified and treated early. Here are four common ones to look out for: Box Blight Cylindrocladium buxicola is the blight to be most concerned about. Signs of infection include blackening of the box leaves, defoliation and black streaks on the […]
The box tree caterpillar has been causing havoc since arriving here in the UK around 2007. Box tree moths lay their eggs on Buxus and the resulting caterpillars will feast voraciously on the leaves (and sometimes the stems) until the plant is stripped bare. Look out for the caterpillar between March and October. The box […]
I thought I would show you photos of one my clipping projects, to take a break from my slightly pessimistic pest and disease posts I have recently been sharing. I actually took these photos in May. The parterres currently have a less defined shape but lots of lovely new growth. This will start to slow […]
You will know if you have box tree caterpillar in your garden because of the damage it can cause. Buxus can be stripped of their leaves in a very short period of time. If left untreated, then the box tree caterpillars will eventually kill the plants. But there is a good chance the Buxus will […]
Box tree moths will be on the move soon. They are active between May and October and can have up to three life cycles in a year, usually lasting six to eight weeks. Breeding can sometimes occur earlier if the weather warms up. So I usually put my box tree moth pheromone traps out by […]
Reports of box tree caterpillar damage were on the increase in 2017, mostly in the South East of England and London Thankfully the risk is still very small where I’m living in the Cotswolds. But I feel it is just a matter of time before for the box tree moths start to travel West. The Box […]