Ruscus aculeatus
Butcher's Broom
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen shrub with a bushy, dense habit with stiff, upright stems that can grow up to 1m with a similar spread. It has dark green, leaf-like structures, ovate in shape coming to a sharp point, measuring up to 3cm length. It produces small, greenish-white flowers from March to May and female plants bear bright red berries in autumn and winter
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceGround cover
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1LP219010V0010Z00010 | €4.95 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.