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enright

What is wrong with my boxwood?

enright
12 years ago

My boxwood is having problems. I have an area with several shrubs and some, but not all, seem to be dying. We live in chicago and get snow on top of the shrubs. Any salt would kill the sides, but not the top, as is the case here. Can they be saved?

Here is a link that might be useful: picture of the shrub

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