About
A deciduous shrub to about 2m tall from eastern Asia with stout, spiny, arching stems bearing large, broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and small, greenish-white flowers in terminal clusters followed by small, orange-red, spherical berries. A bold and architectural shrub for a sheltered, moist, woodland garden.
About the genus
Pleurospermum includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.