Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica NewGen Freedom® ‘SB 300’ PP32421

Common Name: NewGen Freedom® Japanese Boxwood

Garden Size: 3.5 feet tall by 3.5 feet wide in 15 years; 5 feet tall by 5 feet wide in 25 years (if left in

natural form)

Growth Rate: Fast; up to 3 to 6 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA Zone: 5-8

Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade

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

Habit (Form): Rounded

Foliage: Evergreen; Green. 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 strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.