'Butcher's Broom', 'Elizabeth Lawrence', 'Wheeler's Variety' See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: The glossy dark green parts of the plant that appear to be leaves are actually shoots or stems that act as a base for the flowers and berries.ĭiseases, Insects, and Other Plant Problems: The actual leaves of this shrub are very small. The flowers of this plant are insignificant, but they are followed by bright, waxy, red berries that last from late summer into the winter. Regardless of this trait, you should plant both sexes in a ratio of one male to six female if maximizing fruit production is desired.
Most species of Ruscus are dioecious (that is, have separate male and female plants) except for this species which sometimes has self-fertile flowers. The plant is also commonly known as Knee Holly because, when mature, it reaches knee height. It may sucker to form colonies and you should cut away dead stems at the base of the plant in the spring. Plants have a slowly creeping rootstock and will form large clumps. It is hardy and tolerates drought, heat, and salt.
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The plant grows well in partial or lightly shaded sites, but will tolerate full shade, in a range of soil types, and in average well-drained soil. Phonetic Spelling RUS-kus ah-kew-LAY-ah-tus Descriptionīutcher's broom, is an evergreen shrub in the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family.
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