NewGen Freedom Boxwood

Dense Evergreen Foliage
Excellent Hedge Plant
Year Round Structure

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NewGen Freedom Boxwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

NewGen Freedom Boxwood

NewGen Freedom Boxwood is a durable evergreen shrub valued for its dense green foliage, upright rounded habit, and dependable year-round color. Well suited for formal and informal landscapes, it brings structure, texture, and versatility to hedges, foundation plantings, and garden borders.

Why choose NewGen Freedom Boxwood?

NewGen Freedom Boxwood offers gardeners a refined evergreen shrub with excellent landscape performance and a naturally attractive form. Its dense branching creates a full appearance that responds well to pruning while maintaining visual appeal even with minimal maintenance. The rich green foliage remains attractive throughout the year, providing lasting structure when flowering plants are dormant. Whether incorporated into formal hedges, foundation beds, or mixed borders, this versatile boxwood delivers evergreen beauty, adaptable growth, and dependable garden presence across a wide range of landscape styles.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Buxus NewGen® Freedom
Common Name: NewGen Freedom Boxwood
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Upright rounded habit

NewGen Freedom Boxwood Additional Information

NewGen Freedom Boxwood is prized for its dense evergreen foliage and strong landscape adaptability. The glossy green leaves maintain attractive color through the seasons, creating a polished appearance that complements both traditional and contemporary garden designs. Its upright rounded growth habit offers a naturally tidy look while still responding exceptionally well to shaping and pruning when a more formal appearance is desired.

As an evergreen shrub, it provides valuable structure during winter and serves as an effective backdrop for flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and seasonal color. New growth emerges fresh green in spring and blends seamlessly with the mature foliage, helping the plant maintain a consistently lush appearance. NewGen Freedom Boxwood can be used as a low hedge, specimen planting, foundation accent, or border plant. Its versatility makes it equally useful in residential landscapes, courtyard gardens, and formal garden designs where dependable year-round greenery is valued.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Select a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Plant at the same depth as the container and allow sufficient room for air circulation and mature growth.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, provide supplemental moisture during prolonged dry conditions.

3. Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to help conserve soil moisture, regulate soil temperatures, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch away from direct contact with stems.

4. Pruning: Prune as needed in late spring or summer to maintain the desired shape. Light trimming encourages dense branching while preserving the plant’s naturally attractive form.

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FAQs

Is NewGen Freedom Boxwood evergreen?
Yes. NewGen Freedom Boxwood retains its foliage throughout the year, providing dependable color and structure in every season.
Can NewGen Freedom Boxwood be used for hedges?
Absolutely. Its dense branching and upright rounded habit make it an excellent choice for formal hedges, borders, and foundation plantings.
Does NewGen Freedom Boxwood respond well to pruning?
Yes. It can be maintained in a natural shape or pruned into formal designs, making it highly versatile for landscape use.

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Lush Foliage
Easy Plant
Curb Appeal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Buxus x 'SB 300' PP#32,421
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Buxaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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