Boxwood - Cortex sloughing/root rot

About Boxwood - Cortex sloughing/root rot

This disease causes the bark on boxwood shrubs (Buxus spp.) to peel away, exposing discolored and decaying wood beneath, while root rot leads to wilting and poor growth. It thrives in poorly drained soils and overly wet conditions, common in gardens around Columbia and Franklin, Tennessee. Proper drainage and avoiding overwatering can help prevent this damaging condition.

Boxwood - Cortex sloughing/root rot is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Boxwood - Cortex sloughing/root rot regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.