Buxales comprises small, compact shrubs or trees, typically with evergreen, leathery leaves that are resistant to variable temperatures. This resilience enables buxales to thrive in diverse environments, from sun-drenched hillsides to shadowed forest understories. Distinctively, buxales often features tightly clustered, small flowers, crucial for its reproduction. Leaves appear in pairs or whorls, offering a dense foliage that serves as excellent ground cover or hedge material.