Product Description
Create a neat, structured look in your garden with Buxus ‘NewGen Independence’, a modern box hedge variety bred for improved disease resistance and reliable performance.
With its dense, fine foliage and naturally compact growth, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, and topiary. This variety is specially developed to offer better tolerance to common box hedge issues, making it a low-maintenance and dependable choice for contemporary gardens.
Key Features
- 🌿 Dense, compact foliage for a clean, formal look
- ✂️ Ideal for hedging, edging, and topiary
- 🛡 Improved resistance to common Buxus diseases
- 🌱 Naturally tidy growth habit
- 🪴 Suitable for pots and garden planting
- 🌏 Performs well in a range of NZ conditions
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Buxus hybrid ‘NewGen Independence’
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Mature Height: 1–1.5 m (can be trimmed lower)
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Mature Width: 0.8–1.2 m
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Habit: Dense, upright, compact
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Position: Full sun to part shade
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Watering: Moderate
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Frost Tolerance: Good
Care Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Water regularly during establishment, then as needed. Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage. Ensure good airflow to minimise disease risk.
Perfect For
- Formal hedging and borders
- Topiary and shaping
- Low-maintenance structured gardens
- Pots and entrance planting
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