Buxus

Hi Folks i have a container grown pyramid shaped buxus, the leaves have turned a red and brown colour and doesnt look too healthy. Can anyone help please ?

 

Hi Mick. How old is it and how long has it been in its container? Do you have a picture?

 

More importantly when was it last watered?

 

Hi Mick. I have 2 Buxus at the front door.the one on the right is fine and green.the one on the left has turned red/brown(at one side).At this left corner, there is always a wind blowing hitting the side of the tree,i have deduced from this it is the continuous wind causing the problem.

 

Hydrogen and Daitheplant both make good points.
Box leaves will often turn a coppery brown colour if the plant is stressed in some way.
This doesn't mean the plant is dying, but could be a result of being too dry, of being pot bound or from a lack of nutrients.
Box is quite tough however, so if you think any of the above may be the cause, you should be able to revive it by taking the appropriate action.

 

Hi Mick
Think Dai may have the right thoughts about the water ..and how long has it been in the container ,has it been feed ?

Dave

 

Thanks for the answers folks , i hope you can see this pic.

 

Im not quite sure how old it is but i did water it albeit a bit infrequent over the last few months. The other one you can just make out to the right of the picture is just starting to go the same colour.

 

Does Buxus need good sun? Or will it prosper in a very shady site?

 

It won't do very well in shade put it that way. When I first started gardening I planted one in a shady site and it did nothing...eventually I got bored with it and green binned it lol

 

Not sure how often you mean by 'infrequent' watering?
Looking at the photo, I'd say a Box in a container that size would need watering at least 2 or 3 times a week if it's in full sun to keep it in good condition.
A little feed about once a fortnight would help too.