Why does the golden boxwood develop yellow leaves?

Golden boxwood Buxus sempervirens 'Latifolia Maculata'

Buxaceae family, Buxus genus, evergreen shrub, 30-40 cm tall, with a compact form; the new leaves are bright yellow, and when mature they turn dark green with yellow spots, glossy.

It is cold-resistant and shade-tolerant, suitable for loose and fertile soil, and can also grow in alkaline soil. It has low water requirements and only needs to keep the soil half-moist.

It is relatively resistant to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen fluoride.

This species is a cultivated species and can overwinter outdoors in the Beijing area.

It is suitable for planting in Central China, East China, and North China.

It is suitable for courtyard landscaping and planting at the edges of flower beds, and can also be planted as color bands.

It can be propagated by cuttings.