Shrubs
Buxus 'SB 300'
NewGen Freedom® boxwood
Glossy green leaves and vigorous, rounded growth make this boxwood useful for foundation beds and medium hedges. It fills in faster than many traditional selections, but needs regular shaping to remain dense. Leaves may bronze in exposed winter positions.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade; morning sun preferred
- Size at stated age
- Height: 3.5 ft. at 15 years; 5 ft. at 25 years · Spread: 3.5–5 ft. with age
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
Sizes & prices
- #1Japaense Boxwood New resistant Boxwood$27.99
- #3Japaense Boxwood New resistant Boxwood$49.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant; not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged ground.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Not edible; keep clippings away from pets.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Prune annually in late winter or early spring to prevent an open center and floppy growth.
- Winter care
- Shelter from drying winds; mulch without piling mulch against stems.
- Disease and pest resistance
- Good boxwood-blight resistance with proper care and strong leafminer resistance; no boxwood is immune to blight.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners; native PDF photograph extracted with original transparency restored, no enlargement. · Proven Winners promotional photo-use grant for retail garden centers
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.