Description
False Box
Scientific Name: Paxistima myrsinites
Add an evergreen native groundcover to your shaded plantings with False Box (Paxistima myrsinites), a low, glossy-leaved shrub found in forests throughout British Columbia. Its neat, boxwood-like foliage brings year-round green to the understory.
False Box is well adapted to the cool, well-drained forest soils of Interior BC. Its small leathery leaves, tidy habit, and evergreen colour make it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and understory restoration.
Growing naturally in coniferous forests and rocky slopes, this understory evergreen provides low, dependable cover and structure while supporting the health and diversity of the forest floor.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western North America
- Evergreen boxwood-like foliage
- Low, tidy, spreading habit
- Tolerates shade and forest conditions
- Provides year-round groundcover
- Supports forest understory biodiversity
- Ideal for shaded and woodland plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 20 to 60 cm (8 to 24 in)
Spread: 40 to 90 cm (16 to 35 in)
Light Requirements: Partial shade to shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained forest soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Ecological Benefits
False Box provides evergreen cover and structure in the forest understory, sheltering insects and small wildlife and adding diversity to shaded plantings. Its low, spreading form helps stabilize forest soils. This species supports understory and forest restoration.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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