Boxwood Varieties and Cultivars
Boxwood are selected for lots of different qualities. Below you’ll find a brief description of the most common varieties and cultivars available in the industry. Click through the photos to get the full description of each cultivar.
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10 Year Size:
Boxwood Blight Resistance:
Boxwood Leafminer Resistance:
WOW Factor:
NewGen Independence®
10 Year Size: 3 ft. x 3 ft.
Boxwood Blight Resistance: + +
Boxwood Leafminer Resistance: + +
WOW Factor: + +
Comments: NewGen Independence® was chosen based on its very high tolerance to Boxwood Blight as well as its outstanding performance in Boxwood Leafminer trials. It's growth is similar to Buxus microphylla ‘Green Beauty’ but has much better Boxwood Leafminer resistance and the leaves are slightly more elongated. NewGen Independence® was a chance seedling found in the Williamsburg, Virginia area.
NewGen Freedom®
NewGen Freedom®
10 Year Size: 4 ft. x 4 ft.
Boxwood Blight Resistance: + +
Boxwood Leafminer Resistance: + +
WOW Factor: + +
Comments: NewGen Freedom® is an excellent boxwood. It was selected due to its high tolerance of Boxwood Blight and resistance to Boxwood Leafminer. Its vigor helps it create an attractive plant quicker than many cultivars but it also makes annual pruning a must. With annual pruning, this plant makes a fabulous specimen.
Little Missy
Little Missy
10 Year Size: 4 ft. x 4 ft.
Boxwood Blight Resistance: + +
Boxwood Leafminer Resistance: + +
WOW Factor: + +
Comments: ‘Little Missy’ is a winner. It is a great option to use as a substitute for ‘Justin Brouwers’. It was found in West Virginia by nurseryman Norman Cole. Its winter hardiness and durability, disease tolerance, pest resistance, along with its smaller size are all pluses for this plant.