Boxwood blight; Leaf and stem blight

Calonectria pseudonaviculata

Boxwood blight; Leaf and stem blight (Calonectria pseudonaviculata) is a fungal pathogen of boxwoods and pachysandra. It was first detected in North Carolina in 2011.

This lethal blight was first detected in Connecticut in the fall of 2011. It has been found to be widely distributed in US nurseries. Take great care in introducing boxwoods into your yard to prevent introducing this disease.

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3/2020 - The Next Tree-Killing Pest is Already Here. Join the Ranks of First Detectors
11/2019 - Garden News: Boxwoods are classic shrubs, but you can also think outside the boxwood
9/2019 - Boxwood blight has arrived; here's what you need to know
8/2019 - How to Manage Boxwood Blight
7/2019 - Boxwood blight detected in state
7/2019 - Boxwood blight detected in West Virginia
6/2019 - USDA detects boxwood blight in West Virginia gardens
6/2019 - Plants with Boxwood Blight sold in Evansville and Jasper stores
5/2019 - Be vigilant in the fight against Boxwood blight
10/2018 - Boxwood blight hits Danville area