By Kristi Waterworth They make the perfect thick, luxurious hedge, but boxwoods aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. They’re plagued with a number of problems that can result in brown or yellowing boxwood shrubs. These boxwood problems range in trouble from very easy to cure to extremely damaging. Although boxwoods can be beautiful barriers when they’re healthy, they’ll need your help to deal with whatever is ailing them. Brown or Yellowing Boxwood Shrubs Here are some common causes of a boxwood turning yellow or brown: Winter Damage. If you live in a place that experiences freezing temperatures in the winter, your boxwood may have been damaged by excessive snow, ice and cold – or even winter burn. The cold-nipped tissues can take many months to become obvious, so if the yellow leaves are appearing in the spring, try not to panic unless they continue to spread. Feed and water your
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