NewGen Liberty Belle Boxwood brings graceful form and great disease resistance. It has a low, spreading, billowing habit, graced by glossy, deep green foliage. It prefers shade to part sun. Excellent as a specimen or container plant. Maturing to about 1.5′ tall and 3′ wide makes it ideal for low hedges, foundation plantings, edging, or shady knot gardens. 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 mulch with 1-2″ of a nice hardwood mulch to help retain moisture. Boxwoods prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil. Prune only if a certain 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 is tolerant of 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! Superior boxwood blight resistance and good boxwood leafminer resistance. Deer-resistant as well!