Zones 2-7, 15, 16
Full, Partial
Moderate
Paxistima myrtifolia
Oregon Boxwood
Celastraceae
Evergreen, Shrubs
PAXISTIMALow-growing shrubs with small, shiny, leathery leaves and insignificant flowers. Hardiness and compact habit make them useful as low hedges, edgings, ground cover in cold-winter areas. Best in well-drained soil.
Paxistima myrtifoliaNative to the mountains of the West. Dense plant of variable habit; may be nearly prostrate or as tall as 4 ft. Spreads about 4 ft. Growth is more compact in sun. Leaves are dark green above, paler beneath.
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