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Buxus – NewGen Freedom Boxwood
SKU: n/a.NewGen Freedom Boxwood brings graceful form and excellent disease resistance. Faster growing than other Boxwood in its class, it grows 3-6″ per year! It matures to 3-5′ tall and wide. Its beautiful deep green foliage looks great even in winter. It prefers shade to part sun. It is excellent as a specimen or container plant. Use NewGen Freedom Boxwood in hedges, foundation plantings, edging, or shady knot gardens. Deer resistant. Superior boxwood blight resistance and good boxwood leafminer resistance. Largest Boxwood in the NewGen Series.
A member of the NewGen series of Boxwood that have been bred for superior disease and pest resistance.
Growing instructions: Plant in shade to part sun. When planting, amend the soil with compost. Plant slightly higher than the soil level of the container and apply 1-2″ of mulch to help retain moisture. Boxwoods prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil. Prune if a particular shape is desired or to remove any winter tip burn or other damage. Boxwoods may be pruned after spring frost danger has passed, typically around mid-April in St. Louis. Keep well watered when establishing the plant. Even though it tolerates drought, Boxwood benefits from a good soaking during prolonged dry weather. Few disease or pest issues when planted and cared for properly. No spraying is necessary!
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