About
Ruscus colchicus, the spineless butcher's broom, is an ornamental evergreen subshrub producing the characteristic cladophylls and small flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a shaded, moist border.
About the genus
Ruscus are rhizomatous evergreen subshrubs with flattened, leaf-like cladophylls bearing small, pale-green flowers, followed on female or hermaphrodite plants by glossy, red berries. Excellent shade-tolerant evergreen plants for deep shade.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.