Are You Ready for a Revolution?
A Boxwood Revolution!
Have you heard about the two NewGen® boxwood that have come onto the market? 'Independence' and 'Freedom' came out recently and are a fresh breeze of improved genetics in the Buxus arena. They have a strong tolerance to boxwood blight and are resistant to leaf miner. Both are considered zone 5-8.
NewGen Independence® 'SB 108’PP28888'
This is a medium-sized rounded shrub with very deep green foliage that will hold its color well throughout winter. Independence has a very strong branching structure that will hold up against most snow loads. It is considered a medium grower putting on 2-4” per year. Its final size in 25 years will reach 4.5’ x 4.5’. Thriving in sun, shade, or a mixture of both, this green beauty can go anywhere in the landscape
NewGen Freedom® 'SB 300’ PP32421'
This is also a medium-sized rounded shrub, although it is slightly taller than it is round. Freedom has very beautiful glossy green foliage. It will grow 3-6” a year and finish off at 5'x5’ in about 25 years. Versatile like Independence, it will grow in sun, shade, or a mixture of both.
With both of these being relatively new to the market finding any that are larger than a #3 is difficult. But with more time and a few more growing seasons, I am sure we will start seeing larger plants available. At this time, we do not stock any of these at Christensen’s Plant Center but can special order them for you. I am looking at bringing some in for next spring and just wanted to make you aware of these new beautiful boxwood that are coming soon.
