NewGen Freedom Boxwood

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300')

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') is a modern boxwood selection bred for outstanding resistance to boxwood blight and leafminer. It offers fast growth, a strong rounded habit, and excellent tolerance to sun and heat. As one of the flagship cultivars from the NewGen� boxwood program, this shrub was developed to outperform traditional boxwoods in both appearance and durability.

Distinctive Features

This cultivar matures at approximately 3.5 to 5 feet tall and wide with a dense, symmetrical shape that requires minimal shaping. Its rich green foliage maintains color year-round, including through winter, with minimal bronzing. The growth habit is slightly taller than wide, making it well-suited for formal hedges, standalone specimens, and structural accents in the landscape.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade; tolerates more sun than most boxwoods.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid sites with standing water.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment.
• Humidity: Withstands humid conditions when planted with good spacing.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�8; reliably hardy in most growing regions.

Ideal Uses

• Formal Hedges: Responds well to shaping, making it ideal for geometric borders.
• Foundation Plantings: Adds structure and year-round greenery near homes and buildings.
• Focal Point Plantings: Dense foliage and neat form stand out in mixed beds or lawn islands.
• Mass Plantings: Uniform shape and pest resistance make it ideal for larger groupings.
• Containers: Great for patio displays, planters, or entryway accents.

Low Maintenance Care

NewGen Freedom Boxwood was bred for ease of maintenance and long-term performance. Its resistance to major boxwood issues makes it a lower-risk alternative to older cultivars.

• Watering: Water regularly the first season; becomes moderately drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Light shearing after spring flush maintains form; avoid fall pruning.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Exceptional resistance to boxwood blight and leafminer.
• Winter Care: Minimal bronzing; no special protection required.

Why Choose NewGen Freedom Boxwood?

NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') is an ideal choice for landscapers and homeowners seeking a robust, fast-growing, and disease-resistant boxwood that maintains its structure and beauty with minimal care.

• Blight and Leafminer Resistant: Bred for improved performance against common boxwood pests and diseases.
• Uniform, Rounded Habit: Excellent symmetry without heavy pruning.
• Fast Growing: Quicker to fill out than many traditional varieties.
• Sun Tolerant: Withstands more sunlight and heat than older cultivars.
• Modern Performance: A next-generation boxwood offering reliability and beauty in any setting.

For exceptional vigor, disease resistance, and garden structure, NewGen Freedom Boxwood (Buxus 'SB300') stands out as a modern solution for today�s landscapes.