Buxus harlandii, commonly known as Harland Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub native to open woodlands and rocky hillsides in coastal southeast China and Vietnam, including Hong Kong, Guangdong islands, and Hainan. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) with a similar spread, and is characterized by its small, glossy, dark green leaves and a dense, rounded form. The Harland Boxwood produces inconspicuous, pale green flowers in the spring, which are not particularly showy, but they do attract bees.

Harland Boxwood is valued for its tolerance of heavy pruning and its ability to form dense, compact hedges, making it a popular choice for formal gardens, borders, and topiary. It is also suitable for container gardening and bonsai. This species thrives in well-drained soil, requires minimal maintenance once established, and prefers partial to full shade, although it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It is relatively resistant to boxwood blight compared to other boxwood species, but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0