The boxwood often reacts quite offended when it is transplanted. The leaves turning yellow after such a measure are a sign that the absorption of moisture and nutrients is disturbed. However, this problem can be controlled with suitable measures.

Yellow leaves are often a sign of nutrient deficiency

A lack of water or nutrients is the cause of yellowing

In most cases, yellow leaves on the boxwood are an indication that the plant cannot absorb enough water or nutrients. The reason for this are roots that were damaged in the course of transplanting and are no longer sufficiently receptive. With the right care, however, they can recover and will grow quickly, so that the above-ground parts of the plant can also be cared for as usual.

How to save the discolored boxwood

However, the parts of the plant that have turned yellow will not turn green again, which is why you should cut the plant back vigorously. This step should be done in autumn so that the box can sprout again in the following spring. In any case, a strong pruning in the course of transplanting makes sense to compensate for the loss of roots. Eventually, the leaves turn yellow because the reduced roots can no longer supply all of the above-ground parts of the plant. In short: if you cut the roots, you must also cut back the rest of the plant. This is how the balance is maintained.

You should pay attention to this when converting the boxwood

Yellowing can also be avoided by taking the following measures when transplanting the boxwood:

  • Transplant the plant in March or September if possible.
  • Prepare for transplanting carefully.
  • About two weeks before the appointment you should cut off the roots with a spade.
  • To do this, dig a shallow trench around the box.
  • Its diameter should correspond to the height of the bush.
  • Then water the box well and leave it to rest for at least two weeks.
  • During this time, a compact root ball with new fine roots develops.
  • Water the box more frequently during this time.
  • Relocate it when the time is up.
  • The new planting hole should be about twice the size of the root ball.
  • Enrich the excavation with compost, horn shavings (32.93€) and rock dust.
  • Don't forget the pruning.
  • Make sure you have a good water supply afterwards.

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If, on the other hand, the leaves turn brown after transplanting (and otherwise), this is usually due to a fungal disease.

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