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    Ruscus hyrcanus

    Also Known As

    • Azerbaijan Broom

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

    Ruscus hyrcanus plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruscus hyrcanus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, rare, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruscus hyrcanus

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

    Gardening facts about Ruscus hyrcanus plant

    How to Grow Ruscus hyrcanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • 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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    Ruscus aculeatus

    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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    Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety'

    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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    Ruscus hypoglossum

    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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    Ruscus hypophyllum

    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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    Ruscus hypophyllum [cl. 1]

    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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