NewGen Freedom® Boxwood (Buxus NewGen Freedom® ‘SB 300’) is a high-performing, vigorous shrub ideal for commercial landscapes that demand resilience and structure. Known for its excellent resistance to boxwood leafminer and boxwood blight making it an excellent substitute for Wintergreen, Winter Gem, Jim Stauffer, and Green Mountain Boxwood.¶NewGen Freedom® is a fast-growing variety, reaching 3 to 6 inches per year in height, making it perfect for creating beautiful hedges and formal landscapes quickly. This rounded, uniform cultivar features glossy green foliage, and its compact, slightly taller-than-wide habit ensures a neat appearance in both residential and commercial settings. NewGen Freedom® thrives in full sun to shade, making it versatile for a variety of landscape designs. Though it may bronze in winter under full sun or unprotected exposure, it is deer-resistant and resistant to many pests and diseases when properly cared for. NewGen Freedom® Boxwood is a reliable, low-maintenance option for medium hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant.