Deep Green Evergreen with Excellent Winter Color
The Independence Boxwood features deep green foliage that holds excellent color throughout winter. This NewGen boxwood offers a rounded habit, strong branching structure, and deer resistance, making it perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, and borders.
Key Features
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Deep Green Foliage: Maintains rich color year-round, even in winter
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Rounded Habit: Nearly as tall as wide for balanced form
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Strong Branching: Withstands moderate to heavy snow loads
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Deer Resistant: Aromatic foliage deters deer browsing
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NewGen Variety: Excellent substitute for English Boxwood
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 5-9
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Minimal pruning needed due to naturally compact growth habit.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and mass plantings. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and perennials. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure to gardens.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer. Protect from harsh winter winds.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
