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Ruscus x microglossus

Also Known As

  • Butcher's Broom

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Ruscus x microglossus plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen perennial that looks more like a shrub 2-3’ tall and wide...a bizarre plant that sports little green flowers on the center of its leaves (both on top and below, distinguishing this species from others) but they are actually cladodes (pseudo leaves). This is THE plant for the darkest, driest spot you got...that place where nothing else grows? Give it occasional water to get it going. The stems will last in cut arrangements for a couple of month. Strangely cool and rare!

Gardening facts about Ruscus x microglossus plant

How to Grow Ruscus x microglossus

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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