Charlie Pridham wrote:
"Jeff" wrote in message
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Hi - Father-in-law planted a row of young Box plants (about 50) last
year. I noticed on the last visit that 5 of them (randomly spaced)
were
totally defoliated. The leaves just looked as if they had fallen off
as opposed to being eaten.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeff (NE England)

There is a problem with box going around these days that does that,
called "Box Blight" it may be that that you have. I believe there is
a temporary solution by drenching in fungicide but most gardens are
now removing the box and replacing it with something else. get it
tested before taking drastic action!

Remove IMMEDIATELY the defoliated plants and any adjacent showing the
beginnings of damage, collect, bag and dispose of ALL fallen leaves then
hold your breath

http://www.rhs.org.uk/research/proje...drocladium.asp

pk