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 7–10

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae

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Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — 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

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — inconspicuous white-green flowers

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — which further add to its ornamental appeal

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — Following the flowering period

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — striking red berries may develop

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — providing a pop of color in the fall and winter months.<br><br>Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — Ruscus hypoglossum prefers well-drained soils and can thrive in both full shade and partial sunlight

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — This plant demonstrates superior drought tolerance once established

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes in USDA zones 7 through 9.<br><br>Moreover

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) — white flowers in the garden

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — ground cover with white blooms

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — ground cover for deep shade or shade

Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — This versatile plant features rich green; making it an ideal ground cover or low border

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; providing a pop of color in the fall and winter months.<br><br>Adaptable to

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) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spread

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