| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-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 rounded, disease-resistant boxwood with glossy evergreen foliage, ideal for low hedges, foundations, and formal borders.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-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®, commonly known as Boxwood, is a vigorous, rounded evergreen shrub bred for excellent resistance to boxwood blight and good tolerance to boxwood leafminer. Growing 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, it features dense, glossy green foliage and a slightly looser, more natural habit than traditional boxwoods. NewGen Freedom® responds well to pruning and shaping but also looks attractive with minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, and formal or informal borders.
Disease resistance: Bred to resist boxwood blight and leafminer
Versatile habit: Works well in both formal and relaxed garden designs
Low-maintenance evergreen: Keeps structure and color all year
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Moist, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or overly wet conditions
Maintenance: Low—prune in spring or summer to shape as desired
Foundation plantings: Clean, evergreen structure for year-round appeal
Low hedges: Great for borders, pathways, and edging
Container gardens: Performs well in large pots for patios or entrances
Winter interest: Dense foliage provides cover for birds
Deer-resistant: Rarely browsed
Structural element: Adds form and texture to the landscape throughout the seasons
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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.
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