NewGen Freedom® Boxwood Shrub

Plant The Evergreen, Disease-Resistant NewGen Freedom® Boxwood for Year-Round Color

NewGen Freedom® Boxwood Delivers Classic Evergreen Structure, Superior Disease Resistance, and Year-Round Refined Beauty Without the Worry

• Resistance to boxwood blight and strong tolerance to boxwood leafminer.
• Glossy, dark green foliage holds rich color through winter without bronzing or fading.
• Naturally upright, pyramidal habit reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall & wide, responds beautifully to pruning, shaping, and topiary work.
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8 with improved heat and cold tolerance compared to older boxwood varieties.
• Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and evergreen year-round — a genuinely modern take on a classic landscape shrub.

Enjoy dense, glossy foliage year-round with the NewGen Freedom® Boxwood. Naturally disease and deer resistant, low-maintenance, and perfect for sun or shade, this evergreen shrub grows up to 5' tall and wide and adds classic structure to any landscape.The NewGen Freedom Boxwood is a versatile little plant that can thrive in zones 5-8, so it's ready to bring its freedom to gardens across the country! And here's some good news for both novices and seasoned gardeners - this shrub is low maintenance. It's like having a plant that practically takes care of itself.

Why the NewGen Freedom Boxwood Is Our Top Pick

Bred for Blight Resistance — and It Shows: Boxwood blight has devastated plants across the country over the past two decades, and it's the primary reason many gardeners have been reluctant to invest in traditional boxwoods. NewGen Freedom® was specifically selected for strong resistance to the fungal pathogen responsible, along with meaningful tolerance to boxwood leafminers. That combination of resistances dramatically reduces both the risk of loss and the need for preventive chemical treatments, making this a far more sustainable long-term planting.

Winter Color That Actually Holds: One of the more common complaints about traditional boxwoods is winter bronzing which is that unfortunate shift from rich green to a washed-out, orange-tan color during cold months that leaves hedges looking stressed and tired. NewGen Freedom® is specifically resistant to this, maintaining its glossy dark green foliage through winter in a way that keeps formal plantings looking intentional and polished year-round.

Classic Form, Naturally Tidy: The naturally upright, pyramidal habit keeps the shrub looking structured with minimal intervention. It responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping for those who want a tighter, more manicured look, and it holds topiary forms with the density and fine texture that makes boxwood the traditional choice for that kind of work. 

A Reliable Alternative With a Long Future: This is a shrub you can invest in with confidence. The combination of disease resistance, year-round evergreen color, and classic refined form makes NewGen Freedom® the straightforward answer for anyone who loves what boxwood does in a garden but has been burned by the vulnerabilities of older cultivars.

How to Care for NewGen® Freedom Boxwoods

• Sunlight: It can handle full sun to partial shade, it's up for anything. Give it about 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day, and it'll stay happy and healthy. If you want to keep it in the shade a bit more, it'll still thrive with a slower growth rate.
• Watering: the Freedom Boxwood is easy-peasy. Just keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. When it comes to soil, this beauty isn't too picky. It can grow in a variety of soil types, but it definitely prefers well-drained soil.
• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and reduce weed competition — keep mulch pulled back slightly from the stems to maintain good air circulation
• It's a slow and steady journey for Freedom Boxwood. It'll reach a height and width of about 5 feet tall and wide at maturity. The growth rate is 3-6 inches per year. If you want to keep it in shape, a light pruning in early spring will do wonders.
• Fertilize once in spring to support healthy seasonal growth; avoid heavy feeding, which can reduce overall vigor rather than improve it

Why Buy From Perfect Plants Nursery?

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