Slow growing compact form of Box, with naturally rounded shape. New growth lime green, darker at maturity. Evergreen, ideal for low hedge or topiary balls, clips well. Planting spacing 150mm. A hybrid between Buxus microphylla v koreana and B. sempervirens, resistant to Blight.

China. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Pale, waxy, yellow, sweetly scented flowers produced in winter on the bare branches. Succeeds in any well drained soil. Excellent on calcium rich soils.

Central and Sth Europe. Broadly conical, deciduous. Small clusters of tiny yellow flowers on bare branches in winter. Red or orange glossy fruits in January/February are sour but edible and used for conserves. Good shelter screen.

Broadly spreading, deciduous. Fawn coloured, plume-like inflorescences 15-20cm long in profusion in December/January turning smokey grey. Good autumn colours of yellow to red.