Buxus microphylla var. japonica or Japanese Box is a very sturdy evergreen shrub that makes an excellent dense screen or hedge, or can be cut to shape.
It has shiny bright to dark green oval shaped leaves and the density of foliage and compact growth habit make it easy to prune to shape.
It is a very hardy plant and will tolerate frosts, full sun and dry conditions, although it does prefer moist soils for best results.
If you are a budding topiarist and want to turn your plants into living sculptures - then this is the one for you.
Japanese Box is also well known as one of the best the plants for making a maze.