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Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood
Paxistima myrsinites 'Paxsid1'
Mountain Lover Boxwood
In stock · from $45.99
A nicely compact and slightly more upright form of Oregon boxleaf. Glossy evergreen leaves cover the well-branched shrub year-round. Tiny red flowers bloom in summer. Highly drought and cold tolerant. Native to mountains and rocky slopes across western North America. Susceptible to root rot in soils that retain moisture.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-13.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood get?
About 3' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $45.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Paxsid1 Mountain Lover Boxwood wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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