Boxwood, NewGen Independence Boxwood
A very deep green medium-sized cultivar that holds excellent color throughout the winter.
- High tolerance to boxwood blight
- Resistant to leafminers
- Rounded habit that is nearly as tall as wide
- Medium growth rate – 2 to 4 inches per year
- Branching structure is very strong allowing it to withstand most moderate to heavy snow loads
- Deer resistant
Zone: 5-8
Color: Non-Flowering
Height: 36-54 in
Spread: 36-54 in
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
- Grows well in sunny to shaded landscapes.
- NewGen Independence® should be pruned lightly in late winter to early spring to maintain uniform shape.
- It is not uncommon for fall frosts to burn new growth that occurred in the late summer or fall.
- These burned shoots can be removed in late fall after first freeze or in late winter/early spring depending on the gardener’s preference.
