The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program utilizes a systems approach to prevent the spread
of boxwood blight via nursery stock.
The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program is a voluntary program. Participating nurseries agree
to use best management practices, developed by the
National Plant
Board and nursery industry, to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading
boxwood blight, which is caused by the fungus
Calonectria
pseudonaviculata (also known as
Cylindrocladium
pseudonaviculatum and
Cylindrocladium buxicola). The program is
coupled with inspections and audits by the Office of Plant Industry Services.
The Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program requires continuing education on this disease for
participating nurseries. Below are some online resources on the management and biology of
this pathogen to help meet this requirement.
Spanish Translations for Boxwood Blight Fact Sheets are available at the following sites:
Devin Bily
State Plant Pathologist
devin.bily@vdacs.virginia.gov
Lab: 804-371-5086
Office: 804-786-3515
Visit the Plant Industry
Services directory