For lack of a better term, they are called broadleaf evergreens. Glossy green foliage, no needles, no cones, with foliage that remains on the plant all year round.

Broadleaved evergreens seem to defy horticultural logic, because they look like any other shrub. But when fall and winter arrive their leaves remain intact and ready to grow again in spring.

Our most common broadleaf evergreen is boxwood, a tidy growing shrub in true green colour, with small leaves that are less than the size of a dime. Boxwood is a favorite plant for home landscapes because it is easy to prune and often maintained as a dwarf hedge.

Boxwood’s claim to fame is that it is a well-behaved plant that grows anywhere, requires little attention, and until recently, has no insect or disease concerns.

Today, boxwood faces an uncertain future. Box tree moth, first........

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