NewGen Boxwood , marketed by Saunders Genetics , will bring out the first two introductions in its Turkish boxwood political program at Cultivate19 , July 13 - 16 , 2019 , in Columbus , OH . The two exclusive varieties will be available in the marketplace beginning other 2020 . The founding are named Buxus NewGen Independence ‘ SB108 ’ and Buxus NewGen Freedom .
Years in the qualification , NewGen Boxwood began with research and development by Saunders Brothers Nursery in Piney River , VA as a response to heightened disease and pest challenges to Turkish boxwood beginning in the former 2000s . An involved procedure of testing and survival of the fittest has result in better margin of Boxwood Blight and good resistance to Leafminer . NewGen Independence and NewGen Freedom are the first creation to be free . Saunders Genetics is an process of these efforts , created to pursue R&D of new boxwood genetic science and the production and sale of the NewGen brand .
“ We ’re excited to be able-bodied to offer these introductions to the manufacture and consumer , ” says Bennett Saunders , General Manager of Saunders Genetics . “ The discovery of Boxwood Blight in 2011 and the spread of Leafminer before that signaled a demand to set up the bar in boxwood genetics . After these initial years of piece of work , we think we ’re on the rails to a newfangled era for boxwood . NewGen Independence and NewGen Freedom spread the doorway for us . ”
NewGen Independence is a very deep gullible medium - sized boxwood that hold its color all wintertime . It is stag for Zone 5B-8 with further testing underway . With a medium growth rate , Independence will be 3 ’ tall x 3 ’ encompassing in 15 years and 4.5 ’ tall x 4.5 ’ extensive in 25 age . It performs well in sun , part Lord’s Day , and shade . Strong branching withstands moderate to heavy Baron Snow of Leicester . urge uses would be in formal plantings where a medium - sized plant life is desire admit as a renewal for English Boxwood in foundation planting .
NewGen Freedom is a relatively vigorous rounded cultivar , slightly taller than it is wide . With a fast growth rate of 3 to 5 column inch per year it reaches 4 ’’ tall x 3.5 ’ full in 15 years and 5.5 ’ tall x 5 ’ wide in 25 years . Freedom is rated for Zone 5 - 8 with further examination underway . It performs well in sunshine , part sun , and tint . showy greenish foliage geminate with a uniform and stringent habit make it a suitable selection for more schematic and residential landscapes as a medium specimen , hedgerow , or foundation plant .
For more entropy : Saunders Brothers2717 Tye Brook HwyPiney River , VA 22964Tel . : ( 434)277 - 5455Toll Free : 800 - 307 - 2127Fax : ( 434)277 - 8010[email protected]www.newgenboxwood.com
