Butchers Broom. A native subshrub with upright stems of spiny tipped dark green leaves. Inconspicuous greenish white flowers are followed by showy red berries from late summer to winter. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August to February. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ruscus aculeatus
A native subshrub with upright stems of spiny tipped dark green leaves. Inconspicuous greenish white flowers are followed by showy red berries from late summer to winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Ruscus |
|---|---|
| Species | aculeatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Butchers Broom |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, February |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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