Ruscus aculeatus

(Butchers Broom)

Big bright red shiny berries all winter. Shiny evergreen leaves (actually flattened stems, but look like leaves). Prickly slow-growing shrub for dry shade. 36"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry shade

Season:

Autumn, Early spring, Winter

Good For:

Foliage, Long Blooming, Seedheads & fruit

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place