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.
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