Description: Buxus microphylla ‘Freedom’ is a compact, evergreen boxwood variety prized for its dense foliage, naturally rounded form, and improved resistance to common boxwood issues. This hardy shrub features small, glossy green leaves that maintain excellent colour throughout the year, making it an ideal choice for formal hedging, low borders, topiary, and structured garden designs. ‘Freedom’ has a vigorous yet tidy growth habit and responds exceptionally well to clipping, allowing it to maintain crisp shapes with minimal effort. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil and benefits from occasional pruning to encourage dense growth. Its resilience, low-maintenance nature, and refined appearance make it a versatile addition to both traditional and contemporary landscapes, as well as pots and courtyard gardens.
Form:
Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.2 m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
Cream
Pale yellow
Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Disease Resistant
Evergreen
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Topiary
Tolerates Regular Pruning
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, and livestock. Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and more serious symptoms if consumed in large quantities.