Scientific Name: Buxus NewGen Independence® ‘SB 108’ PP28888

Common Name: NewGen Independence Little Boxwood

Garden Size: 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide in 15 years; 4.5 feet tall by 4.5 feet wide in 25 years (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Moderate; up to 2 to 4 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA Zone: 5b-8

Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade

Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.

Habit (Form): Rounded

Foliage: Evergreen; Deep green, slightly more elongated than other boxwoods. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: n/a Plant Origin: Japan and Taiwan

Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant

Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.

Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses

Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries

Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant is strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.