Photo of Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2] foliage by Yan Wong

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Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2]

Also Known As

  • Spanish Butcher's Broom

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2] plant details

Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2] is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This male clone from Greece, with handsome rounded leaves, a small evergreen shrub, to 2 ft, is nothing but stems, but seems to survive quite nicely, thank you. Native from Italy to the Czech Republic, it’s often used to do rough cleaning (beating rugs, cleaning butchering blocks, etc.). An indestructible border plant; better in the winter when it sets berries. Best in part to full shade in rich, well-drained soil. Though drought tolerant, growth is better with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2] plant

How to Grow Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 2]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Ruscus for your garden

aka Butcher's Broom, Christmas Berry Butcher's Broom

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-40"

Width: 40"

  • sun - shade
  • low
Photo of Ruscus aculeatus fruit by Fritz Geller-Grimm
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aka Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheelers Variety', Butcher's Broom, Wheeler's Variety Butcher's Broom

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety' foliage, fruit by Cistus Nursery
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aka Butcher's Broom

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Ruscus hypoglossum foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Spanish Butcher's Broom

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Ruscus hypophyllum foliage by laurha
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aka Spanish Butcher's Broom

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 1] foliage by Karl Gercens III
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