BOXWOOD BLIGHT
The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program utilizes a systems approach to prevent the spread of boxwood blight via nursery stock.
The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program is a voluntary program. Participating nurseries agree to use best management practices, developed by the National Plant Board and nursery industry, to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading boxwood blight, which is caused by the fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculata (also known as Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum and Cylindrocladium buxicola). The program is coupled with inspections and audits by the Office of Plant Industry Services.Resources
- Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program Compliance Agreement
- Virginia Nurseries Participating in the Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program
Training for Growers
The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program requires continuing education on this disease for participating nurseries. Below are some online resources on the management and biology of this pathogen to help meet this requirement.
- Virginia Boxwood Blight Task Force
- Boxwood Blight: A New Disease of Boxwoods Recently Found in the Eastern U.S. (pdf)
- Boxwood Blight: Background and Best Management Recommendations (video)
Spanish Translations for Boxwood Blight Fact Sheets are available at the following sites:
Contact
Devin Bily
State Plant Pathologist
devin.bily@vdacs.virginia.gov
Lab: 804.371.5086
Office: 804.786.3515
Click here for Office of Plant Industry Services contact information.
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