APHIS Amends Import Requirements for Buxus spp., Euonymus spp., and Ilex spp. from Canada into the United States and territories

January 2, 2024 USDA APHIS

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending entry requirements for the importation of certain plants for planting from Canada to prevent introduction of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis, BTM) into the United States.

Plant Development Services to Share These Exclusive Intros on the Pitch at CAST

Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is readying the pitch of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for the California Spring Trials (CAST) taking place March 30-April 2, 2022. PDSI’s new releases are distinguished by the debut of a signature brand poised to transform the boxwood market, Better Boxwood®. Also being introduced are four new ornamental varieties from Southern Living® and Sunset® Plant Collections that offer consumers spectacular color and vibrant texture to enliven the landscape.

Introducing Better Boxwood, the First Collection of Scientifically Bred Blight-Resistant Boxwood

September 16, 2020 Tree Town USA

Plant Development Services Inc. (Loxley, AL) and Tree Town USA (Houston, TX) partner to introduce Better Boxwood™, the first collection of scientifically bred blight-resistant boxwood in the industry.

Buxus ‘Little Missy’ Named One of the Top Plants for Boxwood Blight Resistance

September 3, 2020 Star® Roses and Plants

Star® Roses and Plants is excited to announce its Buxus ‘Little Missy’ was ranked in the top 2% of varieties resistant to boxwood blight in a recently published USDA analysis.