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Buxus newgen 'Freedom'-Evergreen Shrub-Low-Maintenance Landscape 6 Gallon

Buxus newgen 'Freedom'-Evergreen Shrub-Low-Maintenance Landscape 6 Gallon

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Buxus newgen 'Freedom'

Description

Buxus newgen 'Freedom', commonly known as 'Freedom' NewGen Boxwood, is a robust and versatile evergreen shrub. It is known for its dense, lush foliage that maintains its vibrant green color throughout the year. This boxwood is resistant to common pests and diseases, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary. It can also be used as a foundation plant or in formal garden designs. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for container gardening as well.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Buxus newgen 'Freedom'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Freedom' NewGen Boxwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other boxwoods, hollies, and azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil at the same depth as the root ball
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for signs of boxwood blight and treat accordingly
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