Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 3 to 4 |
| Spread (ft.) | 4 to 5 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Small, yellowish-green flowers |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Upright evergreen boxwood with dense foliage and improved disease resistance. Cold hardy and ideal for hedges, screens, and foundations.
$104.99
Please note: Sizes 1.5 Gallon and up can’t be shipped outside the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens.
Learn more about how the process works and how our plants are delivered.
Ground shipping is paused due to summer heat. Only local delivery (Long Island & Queens) is available. Orders placed during the pause will begin processing September 1, and ground shipping will resume September 15.
| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 3 to 4 |
| Spread (ft.) | 4 to 5 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Small, yellowish-green flowers |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Buxus NewGen Freedom® is a modern evergreen boxwood cultivar developed for improved vigor, cold hardiness, and resistance to common boxwood issues. This upright, broadly pyramidal shrub typically grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide and features dense, glossy green foliage that holds its color well through winter. NewGen Freedom® was selected for its strong growth, reduced winter burn, and improved tolerance to boxwood blight compared to older varieties. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, making it a dependable choice for both formal and informal landscapes.
Improved resilience: Bred for better disease resistance and winter performance
Evergreen structure: Dense foliage provides year-round color and form
Versatile habit: Upright growth works well for hedges and screens
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soils; avoid poorly drained sites
Maintenance: Low—prune lightly to shape as needed
Hedges and screens: Creates clean, upright evergreen structure
Foundation plantings: Adds year-round form near buildings
Formal landscapes: Excellent for structured garden designs
Year-round cover: Dense foliage provides shelter for small wildlife
Low-input shrub: Performs well with minimal pruning once established
Structural value: Adds permanence and stability to the landscape
–Alnus serrulata – Smooth Alder
–Ilex verticillata – Winterberry
–Vaccinium corymbosum Duke – Highbush Blueberry
Total reviews
Persons recommended this product
Anonymous
Shopper
check_circle Verified
Shop owner replied
Anonymous
Shopper
check_circle Verified
Shop owner replied
There are no reviews yet.
Be the first to review “ ”
Your feedback helps us improve our service.
Please log in to submit a review.
No. Boxwoods (Buxus species) are not native to the United States—most originate from Europe, Asia, or North Africa. NewGen Freedom® is a cultivated hybrid, developed in the U.S. for enhanced resistance to boxwood blight and pests, but it is still considered a non-native ornamental shrub.
NewGen Freedom® is known for its vigorous growth, rounded habit, and excellent disease resistance. It was bred to resist boxwood blight and leafminer, two common issues in boxwood plantings. It typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, with lush, medium green foliage, making it ideal for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings.
This boxwood grows best in partial to full sun and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, and benefits from mulching, regular watering during establishment, and good air circulation to maintain plant health.
Not significantly. While boxwoods may provide structural cover for small wildlife, they do not produce nectar-rich flowers and are not host plants for native insects, making them ornamentally useful but ecologically limited. Native evergreen alternatives may offer more wildlife support
Yes. Like most boxwoods, NewGen Freedom® is deer-resistant and low-maintenance when planted in suitable conditions. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape and can be used in both formal and naturalistic landscape designs.
Our gift cards make it easy to share the beauty of plants, flowers, and all things green. Whether for a special occasion or just because, give the gift of choice and let them select their favorites to create a garden they’ll cherish.
Only Local Delivery Available (Long Island & Queens)
Ground Shipping Paused
To protect our plants from extreme summer heat, we’ve paused nationwide ground shipping to avoid any damage during transit.
Local Delivery Only
We’re still delivering locally to Long Island and Queens, so nearby customers will continue to receive orders as usual.
Fall Pre-Orders Are Open Nationwide!
We will resume normal shipping for non-local orders placed during the pause in early September.
Thank you for your support and understanding—we’re looking forward to growing with you this fall!
Shipping Paused
Please be aware that all shipping will be paused on December 22.
Any orders placed after that time will be fulfilled when we resume operations in January 2025.