Buxus microphylla var. Evergreen shrub 4 to 6 feet tall with an equal spread. Slow rate of growth. Leaf obovate to lanceolate-obovate. Apex either rounded or may have a little notch in it.
New growth is lime green and older growth is medium green.
Leaf size to 1 inch long. Grows in full sun to shade. Hardy to 0 degrees or less. Does best with extra water in summer. Can be used as an informal shrub border or a formal sheared hedge.