Plants > Shrubs

spineless butcher's broom

Ruscus hypoglossum

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Ruscus
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: double-leaved butcher's broom, horse tongue, tongue blade, double tongue [2]

About this plant

A compact, evergreen shrub to around 50cm tall forming clumps of arching stems with pointed, glossy, bright green 'leaves' that are actually modified, flattened shoots called cladodes. Tiny, greenish-cream flowers are borne on the cladodes in spring and may be followed by bright red summer berries

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in almost any garden situation, except waterlogged ground, including dry shade

Pruning

Cut out dead stems to the base in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years