.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Independence' Newgen Boxwood Buxus newgen 'Independence' Description This compact evergreen shrub features dense, vibrant foliage with a refined growth habit. Ideal for shaping and hedging, it maintains a tidy appearance year-round and enhances landscape aesthetics. Suggested Uses Perfect for formal hedges, topiary, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Its versatility makes it suitable for both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Independence' Common Name: Independence' Newgen Boxwood Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall and wide with moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreens with dense, smooth leaves Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; maintained for foliage Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with adequate sunlight. Space appropriately for growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers loamy or sandy soils with good drainage Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and promote dense foliage Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones to prevent freeze damage Planting Depth: Typically planted at the same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Ensure adequate watering during dry periods for optimal growth