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Ruscus colchicus - leaves in late August

Ruscus colchicus

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(Spineless Butchers Broom) Ruscus colchicus is an unusual, slow growing evergreen spreading shrub with glossy dark green, flattened, spineless leaves.

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Ruscus colchicus is an unusual, slow growing evergreen spreading shrub with glossy dark green, flattened, spineless leaves. Established plants greenish flowers followed by red fruit.

Best in light dappled to partial shade in moist but well drained soil. Eye-catching when underplanted under taller trees.

  • Position: Dappled shade or shade.
  • Soil: Moist but well drained soil
  • Hardiness: Reasonably hardy, avoid cold windy areas
  • Flowering Period: January - April
  • Flower Colour: Green
  • Rate of Growth: Very slow to slow
  • Habit: Ruscus colchicus grows to be a low, spreading branching shrub.
    • Height: up to 40 - 50 cm (1 - 1 ½ ft).
    • Spread: 60 - 80 cm (2 ft).
How Much Sun
Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m), Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid
Special Features
Evergreen, Fruit - Ornamental, Rare and Unusual
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