NewGen Independence Boxwood is a new compact evergreen shrub cultivar with strong branching and a uniform rounded habit. The bright green new growth matures to a glossy emerald green. Insignificant flowers.Grows best inpartial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.The NewGen series is highly resistant to to common boxwood pests and diseases!
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. Shows good resistance to leaf miner, psyllids and mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
