Boxwood pathogenic fungi in western Georgia

Abstract

Boxwood (Buxus L., 1753) It is a genus of deciduous plants from the boxwood family. It is a unique plant. It is rare in the world to have a plant that is both evergreen and deciduous. Boxwood is among these rare plants. In addition, it is one of the best green decorations. Common boxwood as a shrub variety is widespread in almost all regions of Georgia - in Adjara, Guria, Svaneti, Samegrelo, Racha and Imereti. It is also found in eastern Georgia ( К. Ю. Одишария, 1959).

Boxwood is an evergreen deciduous tree or shrub. It grows to a height of 6-10 meters, lives for more than 700 years. It blooms in April and May. It grows slowly. It reaches 5-7 meters in 100 years, it is excellent shade-tolerant. It grows as an understory. It thrives in bright locations. It tolerates frosts of -20 and -22 ⁰ C without damage.