Buxus ‘SB 108’ PP28888 ~ NewGen™ Independence® Boxwood

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 in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  The NewGen series is highly resistant to to common boxwood pests and diseases!   Type:  Shrub Height:  3’ - 5’  Spread:  3’ - 5’ Spacing:  4’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Year-Round 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. COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Lilac, Maiden Grass IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080103-1260 Bux