Analyzing the Structural Shifts in U.S. Boxwood Production Due to Boxwood Blight

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in sales boxwood (Buxus spp.) that have occurred production states. We theorize some shifts areas over period from 2009 2019 been impacted by introduction blight into United States. Boxwood (Calonectria pseudonaviculata) was first observed U.S. 2011 plant pathologists 8 states: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Virginia. disease has now seen 30 states plus District Columbia. data used for analysis Census Horticultural Specialties (CHS), a survey administered States Department Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) every five years. findings indicate there were already occurring markets prior blight. However, exacerbated supply chain challenges green industry participants limiting certain country, increasing costs producing compared other evergreen shrubs, perhaps dampening demand what might without existence Index words: economics, horticulture, nursery, landscaping, ornamental, woody plants, sales. Species study: spp.), Blight [Calonectria pseudonaviculata (Crous, J.Z. Groenew. & C.F. Hill) L. Lombard, M. J. Wingf. Crous].