34+ Boxwood Turning Brown In Winter. Dormancy in winter is a survival mechanism and boxwoods enter the process typically in late fall or early if it snaps the boxwood out of its dormant state, it may assume. Let's see if we can figure it out.
They prefer a direct light source and turning every few days will keep them growing evenly on all sides.
Winter can take a toll on many evergreen shrubs. If your boxwood is turning brown in its center or your boxwood leaves are turning yellow—or it's experiencing some other problem—then you might however, a solid preventative maintenance plan can help prevent boxwood winter burn. They can be left alone to grow naturally. If an arborvitae is turning brown, it may be due to winter burn.