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Spineless Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Hypoglossum

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Overview

Ruscus hypoglossum, the Spineless Butcher's Broom, is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread. This versatile plant features rich green, flattened stems resembling leaves, and small white flowers that later develop into red berries. It thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for understory plantings or as a low-maintenance ground cover in zones 7-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater LowZones 7–10Type Ground cover
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — leaf-like structures that are technically modified stems measuring up to 2 inches long
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — white flowers in the gardenSpineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — inconspicuous white-green flowers; striking red berries may developSpineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — and small white flowers that later develop into red berriesSpineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — clumping growth habit makes it an effective plant for erosion control on slopes or in shaded woodland settingsSpineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread; and small white flowers that later developSpineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — ground cover for deep shade or shade+56

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Liliaceae

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Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — leaf-like structures that are technically modified stems measuring up to 2 inches long
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — white flowers in the garden
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — inconspicuous white-green flowers; striking red berries may develop
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — and small white flowers that later develop into red berries
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — clumping growth habit makes it an effective plant for erosion control on slopes or in shaded woodland settings
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread; and small white flowers that later develop
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — ground cover for deep shade or shade
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — making it an ideal ground cover or low border plant.<br><br>Distinguished by its pseudo-leaves; clumping
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — Following the flowering period
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — and small white flowers that later develop into red berries; ground cover with white blooms
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — flattened stems resembling leaves
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — commonly known as the Spineless Butcher's Broom; is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — Drought-tolerant once established
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — it's perfect for understory plantings or as a low-maintenance ground cover in zones 7-9
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — This plant demonstrates superior drought tolerance once established
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — This robust understory shrub reaches heights of approximately 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — flattened stems resembling leaves; providing a pop of color in the fall and winter months.<br><br>Adaptable to
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — striking red berries may develop
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — When designing with this plant
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — which further add to its ornamental appeal; white flowers in the garden
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — striking red berries may develop; the Spineless Butcher's Broom exhibits flat
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — leaf-like structures that are technically modified stems measuring up to 2 inches long; this robust understory
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — It thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil
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