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Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680

Also Known As

  • Christmas Berry Butcher's Broom

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680 plant details

Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680 is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring green and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680

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

Gardening facts about Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680 plant

How to Grow Ruscus aculeatus 'Christmas Berry' PP16680

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • 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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