{"product_id":"new-gen-freedom","title":"NewGen Freedom®","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"pageSummary\" class=\"layoutA\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewGen Freedom® Boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuxus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NewGen Freedom® 'SB 300') is an improved evergreen boxwood prized for its glossy green foliage, vigorous growth, and enhanced resistance to common boxwood problems. Developing a dense, rounded habit that is slightly taller than wide, it provides year-round structure and classic boxwood character for both formal and residential landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many slower-growing boxwoods, NewGen Freedom grows approximately 3-6 inches per year, allowing it to establish and fill out relatively quickly. It was specifically selected for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood resistance to boxwood blight and excellent resistance to boxwood leafminer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent alternative to many traditional boxwood varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewGen Freedom is particularly well suited for foundation plantings, medium hedges, borders, formal gardens, mass plantings, or as an evergreen specimen. Its dense growth responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to develop a more naturally rounded appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore About NewGen Freedom Boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growing for a Boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadleaf Evergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear-Round Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Boxwood Blight Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Boxwood Leafminer Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundation Planting, Hedge, Border, Mass Planting, Formal Garden, Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, Rounded Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlossy Green Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4-5 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4-5 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason of Interest: Year Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture: Average, Well Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributes: Evergreen, Dense, Rounded, Pruning Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color: Glossy Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun to shade in well-drained soil. NewGen Freedom is adaptable to a range of light conditions but benefits from protection from harsh winter sun and wind in exposed locations. Provide adequate spacing and air circulation to promote healthy foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Avoid consistently saturated or poorly drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Avoid excessive fertilization. A light layer of mulch around the root zone can help maintain consistent soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewGen Freedom is more vigorous than many boxwoods and benefits from annual pruning. Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain a dense, compact form. Without regular pruning, older plants may begin to open in the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisease Prevention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewGen Freedom has good resistance to boxwood blight and excellent resistance to boxwood leafminer, but it is not completely immune to boxwood blight. 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