NewGen™ Independence® Boxwood (Buxus 'SB 108')

NewGen™ Independence® Boxwood (Buxus 'SB 108') is a compact evergreen shrub with strong branching and a uniform, rounded habit. Bright green new growth matures to glossy emerald green. Its flowers are inconspicuous.

Grow in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, with full sun to part sun also listed for this selection.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 3–5 feet
• Mature spread: 3–5 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 4 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun; partial shade preferred
• Soil: Moist, slightly acidic and well-drained
• Flowers: Inconspicuous
• Foliage: Bright green new growth maturing to glossy emerald green
• Habit: Compact, uniformly rounded with strong branching
• Cultivar: 'SB 108', PP28,888

Care and garden use

Monitor for blight and leaf spots. Poor drainage can lead to root rot. Watch for leaf miners, psyllids, and mites.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, hedges, or suitably sized containers. Pair with rose, lilac, or maiden grass where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credit: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080103-1260 Buxus microphylla var. japonica, CC BY 3.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.