- Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)
- Mature Height 3 - 4.5 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4.5 Feet
- Growing Zones 5b - 8
The NewGen Independence® Boxwood has the classic good looks that make boxwood shrubs a favorite with many gardeners. This fast-growing evergreen shrub is also low maintenance and hardy. The deep green foliage retains its color even throughout the winter, for dependable color all year long. The oval-shaped foliage is slightly more elongated than other cultivars, with leaves growing in pairs on woody upright stems.
An upright, naturally rounded growth habit gives the NewGen Independence® Boxwood a lovely shape, while the dense branching form creates dense greenery and can support a snow load in northern regions. Plant this boxwood along a fence, foundation, or border to create a hedge or define an outdoor space. Line a walkway or brighten up an area in need of lush greenery. The NewGen Independence® Boxwood is deer-resistant and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5b through 8. It can survive in 5a as well, but may get a little winter burn during harsher winters.
NewGen Independence® Boxwood Care
Plant in full sun or partial shade. The NewGen Independence® Boxwood will need regular and deep watering for the first year but need average watering once acclimated. Soil high in organic content will support new growth. The soil should also be moist but well-drained.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, cut down on weeds, and provide a nutritional boost. Fertilize the plant starting in the second growing season using balanced plant food. A light trim in the winter or early spring will ensure consistent growth.
NewGen Independence® Boxwood Spacing
NewGen Independence® Boxwood has an upright, mounded growth habit that will grow 3 to 4.5 feet tall and wide. Space plants 3 feet apart to create a continuous-looking planting.
NewGen Independence® Boxwood Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5b - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4.5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4.5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4.5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: NewGen Independence® Boxwood |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: BUXUS NEWGEN `INDEPENDENCE` |
- SKU:
- 1231012237-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations