Ruscus aculeatus

Ruscus aculeatus

(Butchers Broom) A low growing, evergreen, holly-like shrub which belongs to the Lily family and is a native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa.

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A low growing, evergreen, holly-like shrub which belongs to the Lily family and is a native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. Ruscus aculeatus has dark green, prickly leaves and small, inconspicuous white flowers in spring. These flowers are followed by bright red fruit later in the year.

Ruscus aculeatus is an excellent low shrub for dry, shady areas in a garden.

  • Position: Sun or shade.
  • Soil: Well drained soil. Ruscus aculeatus does not grow well in very wet soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: January - April
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Very slow
  • Habit: Ruscus aculeatus grows to be a low, densely branching shrub.
    • Height: up to 80 cm (2 ½ ft).
    • Spread: 100 cm (3 ft).
  • Notes: Ruscus aculeatus is a tough plant which seems to thrive in dry, shady or poor soils.

How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m)
Growing Conditions
Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features
Evergreen, Fruit - Ornamental, Honey Fungus Resistant
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