NewGen Freedom Boxwood

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300')

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') is a modern cultivar developed for superior resistance to boxwood blight and leafminer. Known for its vigorous growth, heat tolerance, and strong rounded form, it delivers both beauty and resilience. As part of the NewGen boxwood program, this selection was bred to exceed traditional varieties in health, performance, and landscape appeal.

Distinctive Features

This variety matures at 3.5 to 5 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, uniform shape that requires little maintenance. Its foliage is a rich, glossy green that holds color well through all seasons, including winter, with minimal bronzing. With a growth habit slightly taller than wide, it adapts well to hedges, specimen plantings, and structural accents in formal or informal designs.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade; tolerates more sunlight and heat than many boxwoods.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; avoid sites prone to standing water.
• Water: Moderate; water consistently during establishment, then reduce as plant matures.
• Humidity: Handles humid conditions well with good spacing and airflow.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8; hardy and reliable across a wide range of climates.

Ideal Uses

• Formal Hedges: Naturally rounded habit responds well to shaping for clean, geometric designs.
• Foundation Plantings: Adds evergreen structure and balance around homes and buildings.
• Focal Point Plantings: Dense, lush foliage stands out in mixed borders or lawn islands.
• Mass Plantings: Excellent for uniform groupings that resist pests and diseases.
• Containers: Performs well in entryway pots or decorative planters for year-round appeal.

Low Maintenance Care

Bred for durability, NewGen Freedom Boxwood requires little beyond basic care. Its resistance to major pests and diseases allows it to thrive with less risk than older cultivars.

• Watering: Water regularly in the first year; moderately drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Light shearing after the spring flush maintains form; avoid heavy fall pruning.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage steady growth.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Exceptional resistance to both boxwood blight and leafminer.
• Winter Care: Maintains deep green foliage with minimal bronzing; no special protection required.

Why Choose NewGen Freedom Boxwood?

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') combines modern breeding with classic evergreen appeal, offering a low-maintenance solution that performs reliably in diverse landscapes.

• Blight and Leafminer Resistant: A superior alternative to traditional boxwoods.
• Uniform, Rounded Habit: Naturally symmetrical form requires minimal shaping.
• Fast Growth: Fills out more quickly than many older varieties.
• Heat and Sun Tolerant: Performs well in warmer climates and full sun conditions.
• Modern Landscape Performance: A next-generation boxwood designed for long-term success.

For gardeners and professionals seeking a vigorous, disease-resistant evergreen with year-round color, NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') is a standout choice for modern landscapes.