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NewGen Freedom® Boxwood
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NewGen Freedom Boxwood stands out for its fast growth, superior resistance to boxwood blight, and pest tolerance, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Its rich green foliage and adaptability to pruning make it perfect for creating dense hedges, topiaries, and year-round garden structure.
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NewGen Freedom Boxwood is a revolutionary evergreen shrub designed for superior resilience and aesthetic appeal in modern landscapes. Known for its fast growth and exceptional tolerance to boxwood blight, this variety outperforms traditional boxwoods in both durability and disease resistance. With its upright, rounded growth habit and rich green foliage that maintains its color throughout the year, NewGen Freedom Boxwood is perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, and topiaries. Reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, it provides excellent structure and year-round greenery in both residential and commercial landscapes.
What sets NewGen Freedom Boxwood apart is its enhanced resistance to common boxwood pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want the beauty of boxwood without the typical worries. It thrives in USDA zones 5-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade, growing best in well-drained soil. Its faster growth rate compared to traditional boxwoods means it fills in more quickly, making it ideal for creating dense, lush hedges or accent plantings in less time. Additionally, it boasts improved tolerance to pruning, allowing for easy shaping and control.
Whether you want to create a formal garden, a privacy screen, or add a touch of elegance to your outdoor space, NewGen Freedom Boxwood offers unmatched beauty and reliability. Its versatility and superior disease resistance make it an excellent investment for long-term landscape success. Ideal for gardeners seeking a hardy, fast-growing shrub with low-maintenance needs, NewGen Freedom Boxwood ensures your garden remains vibrant and healthy year-round.
| Mature Height: | 4 to 5 Feet / less if trimmed |
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| Mature Width: | 4 to 5 Feet / less if trimmed |
| Classification: | Evergreen shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
| Habit: | Evergreen, dense foliage |
| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage: | New growth emerges bright green changing to dark green as the season progresses |
| Soil Condition: | Any well-drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
How to Care for NewGen Freedom® Boxwood
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy NewGen Freedom Boxwood Shrub for years to come!
How do I Plant a NewGen Freedom Boxwood Shrub?
To plant a NewGen Freedom Boxwood, start by selecting a location with well-drained soil and either full sun or partial shade, as these conditions allow the shrub to thrive. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball to give the roots ample space to spread. Position the boxwood in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the ground, ensuring the shrub is not planted too deep. Backfill the hole with a mix of native soil and compost to enrich the planting site, then gently press the soil down to remove air pockets. After planting, water thoroughly to help the roots establish, ensuring the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged. When planting multiple NewGen Freedom Boxwoods for a hedge or border, space them 2 to 3 feet apart to allow enough room for growth while promoting a full, lush appearance. Applying a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the base of each plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds, but be careful not to let the mulch touch the trunk to avoid rot. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry periods, to encourage strong root development. By providing proper planting and care, your NewGen Freedom Boxwood will grow into a vibrant, disease-resistant addition to your landscape, offering low-maintenance beauty year-round.
How do I Fertilize a NewGen Freedom Boxwood Shrub?
To fertilize a NewGen Freedom Boxwood, apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring, just before new growth begins. A fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio around 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 is ideal for promoting healthy root development and lush foliage. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the shrub, ensuring it does not come in direct contact with the trunk to avoid burning. After fertilizing, water the shrub thoroughly to help the nutrients absorb into the soil and reach the root zone, providing your boxwood with the essential elements it needs for optimal growth. If your NewGen Freedom Boxwood is planted in poor soil or showing signs of nutrient deficiency, such as yellowing leaves or sparse growth, you can apply a light second feeding in mid-summer. Additionally, incorporating organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure around the base of the shrub can improve soil structure and provide a natural source of nutrients over time. Proper fertilization ensures your NewGen Freedom Boxwood maintains its fast growth rate, disease resistance, and vibrant green foliage, allowing it to thrive as a low-maintenance, resilient feature in your landscape.
How do I Water a NewGen Freedom Boxwood Shrub?
To properly water a NewGen Freedom Boxwood, begin by establishing a consistent watering schedule, especially during its first year. Water deeply once a week, ensuring the soil is moist down to 6-8 inches around the root zone. This deep watering encourages strong root growth and helps the plant establish itself in the landscape. During particularly hot or dry spells, you may need to increase the frequency of watering, but avoid overwatering, as boxwoods prefer well-drained soil and can be susceptible to root rot if left in soggy conditions. Always water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to fungal issues. Once established, NewGen Freedom Boxwood becomes moderately drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering. However, during prolonged dry periods, it’s still important to provide occasional deep watering to maintain its health and vibrant green foliage. Mulching around the base of the shrub helps retain moisture and keep the roots cool, reducing the need for frequent watering. Check the soil regularly to ensure it’s neither too dry nor waterlogged. Proper watering practices will ensure your NewGen Freedom Boxwood thrives, offering disease resistance and fast-growing, lush foliage year-round..
How do I Prune a NewGen Freedom Boxwood Shrub?
To prune a NewGen Freedom Boxwood, begin by performing your main pruning in late winter or early spring, before new growth starts. Use sharp, clean pruning shears to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, which helps improve airflow and prevent fungal issues. If you’re shaping the boxwood for a formal hedge or topiary, lightly trim the outer growth to maintain its desired form. Avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time to prevent stress. Regular pruning promotes dense, compact growth and helps the shrub maintain its attractive, rounded shape. For ongoing maintenance, NewGen Freedom Boxwood can also benefit from light trimming throughout the growing season, especially if you are maintaining a specific shape. However, avoid heavy pruning in late fall, as this can encourage new growth that may not harden off before winter, leading to cold damage. Pruning in the summer can help maintain a neat appearance, but make sure to allow enough time for the plant to recover before colder weather sets in. Proper pruning will keep your NewGen Freedom Boxwood healthy, vigorous, and well-shaped, ensuring its disease resistance and lush, green foliage remain vibrant year-round.
