NewGen Freedom Boxwood
Buxus NewGen® ‘SB300’NewGen Freedom Boxwood is a vigorous evergreen shrub selected for its exceptional resistance to boxwood blight and improved tolerance to boxwood leafminer. Its dense branching, rich green foliage, and naturally upright habit make it an excellent choice for formal hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and specimen use. The glossy leaves retain their attractive color throughout the year, providing reliable structure and texture in every season.
Growing 5′ – 8′ (ft) tall with a spread of 5′ – 7′ (ft), NewGen Freedom Boxwood develops a full, rounded to broadly pyramidal form with minimal pruning. Its uniform growth habit makes it well-suited for mass plantings, privacy screens, and landscape designs that require a durable evergreen backbone. The foliage responds well to shaping, allowing gardeners to maintain a polished appearance with occasional trimming.
NewGen Freedom Boxwood performs best in full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates periods of drought better than many traditional boxwood varieties while maintaining healthy growth. Routine watering during establishment and seasonal pruning help promote dense branching and long-term vigor, while its disease resistance reduces maintenance concerns in the landscape.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun to partial shade in a location with good air circulation.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.
Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain shape or create formal hedges.
Spacing: Space plants 5′ – 7′ (ft) apart for mature growth and airflow.
Maintenance: Low maintenance with occasional pruning.
Its dependable evergreen foliage, improved disease resistance, and adaptable growth habit make NewGen Freedom Boxwood an outstanding choice for residential and commercial landscapes. Whether planted as a hedge or specimen, it delivers year-round beauty with lasting performance.
