NewGen Freedom® is an excellent boxwood. It was selected due to its good resistance to boxwood blight and resistance to boxwood leafminer. Its vigor helps it create an attractive plant quicker than many cultivars but it also makes annual pruning a must. With annual pruning, this plant makes a fabulous specimen. Note all boxwood cultivars show some level of susceptibility to boxwood blight under extreme circumstances. We do not recommend replanting boxwood in sites with a history of severe boxwood blight.
Zone: 5-8
Growth Rate: Fast, 3 to 6 inches per year
Sun Exposure: Sun, part sun, shade
Attributes: Beautiful, glossy green foliage adorns this relatively vigorous, rounded boxwood that is slightly taller than wide. The habit of NewGen Freedom® is more uniform and tighter than ‘Wintergreen’ or ‘Winter Gem’ making it an excellent choice for formal and residential landscapes. Deer resistant!
Care: NewGen Freedom® should be pruned each year in late winter to early spring. If not pruned, the plant will tend to open up in the center, especially in spring when new foliage is wet and young. NewGen Freedom® is very resistant to boxwood leafminer and shows good resistance to boxwood blight. It has very few disease or pest issues when planted and cared for properly. NewGen Freedom® responds positively to nitrogen applications if foliage bronzing occurs. Space plants to ensure good air movement and apply a light layer of mulch annually. Note all boxwood cultivars show some level of susceptibility to boxwood blight under extreme circumstances. We do not recommend replanting boxwood in sites with a history of severe boxwood blight. Visit the Boxwood Care portion of our website for more information.
Uses: Medium specimen, medium hedge, foundation plant
Substitutes: ‘Wintergreen,’ ‘Winter Gem,’ ‘Jim Stauffer,’ ‘Green Mountain’
Size: 15 years (3.5’ Tall and 3.5’ Wide) 25 years (5’ Tall and 5’ Wide)