Yellow leaves on my boxwood.

[Orange County]

I do not know what is happening with my boxwood.

 

[Burl]

Tagging this thread because my boxeood has exactly the same.

 

[rockm]

Pictures of leaves only go so far. What's the soil Iike (pic would help). What are you watering practices?

 

[Orange County]

Thank you for your reply, I water only when the top of the soil is dry, this month I do it every two days.
30% akadama, 30% kiryu zuna, 20% kanuma, 20% sphagnum moss.

 

[rockm]

Thank you for your reply, I water only when the top of the soil is dry, this month I do it every two days.
30% akadama, 30% kiryu zuna, 20% kanuma, 20% sphagnum moss.

Post a pic of the soil

 

[The Barber]

I do not know what is happening with my boxwood. View attachment 616237View attachment 616238View attachment 616239 View attachment 616237View attachment 616238View attachment 616239

How do you fertilize your boxwood? Might sprinkle a tablespoon of epsom salts on the soil then water it afterwords. The leaves look a bit yellow to me, should help.

 

[Orange County]

This is a photo of the soil after watering ( Today ). I fertilize with Tamahi in the spring and BioGold in the fall. I haven't pruned branches since 2020; it's still weak.
I transplanted them just to check the roots, they are healthy, three times ( 2020 Akadama, pumice; 2022 pumice and 2025 akadama, kiryuzuna, kanuma and spagnum moss) I haven't pruned roots.

 

[Wulfskaar]

One of my boxwoods is like this, but it's usually a whole branch that goes yellow, while the rest look fine.

 

[Orange County]

It's been weak for five years now. I've tried everything: foliar fertilizer, solid organic fertilizer, Epson Salt, systemic fungicides, etc. I'm worried because four days ago I submerged the boxwood in water for 10 minutes, and the soil is still moist. It might not survive another year.
I just read online that boxwoods live 60 or 70 years in optimal conditions. Maybe mine is too old?

https://blog.plantids.com/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-boxwood-bush.html

 

[The Barber]

Might want to update your profile and add your location, would help knowing where you live. Trees are nearing dormancy this time of year, shorter daylight periods, cooler weather, it won't be using as much water so will dry out much slower. As long as the soil is draining we'll, it shouldn't be an issue if it stays moist.

How often do you fertilize, and what do you use? Is it kept in full sun, shade etc. Need specifics.

How much growth did it do this year?