Buxus NewGen Independence® Boxwood

NewGen Independence® Boxwood delivers rich green evergreen foliage and a dense, refined habit that provides year round color and structure. Its compact growth and naturally attractive form make it a versatile choice for formal gardens, foundation plantings, borders, and landscape accents. The evergreen foliage maintains its handsome appearance throughout the seasons, bringing lasting beauty to the garden.

Developed as part of the NewGen® collection, this boxwood was selected for improved resistance to boxwood blight, boxwood leafminer, and boxwood psyllid. Its compact habit makes it especially useful for smaller hedges, edging, containers, and topiary forms where dependable structure is desired. Pair it with roses, hydrangeas, flowering shrubs, and perennial plantings to create balanced garden designs with year round appeal.

Hardy in Zones 5 through 9, NewGen Independence® grows well in part sun to sun and adapts to average well drained soils, including clay. Its naturally dense growth requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy appearance. Easy to grow and highly dependable, this improved boxwood offers the classic look gardeners love with enhanced resistance and modern landscape performance.