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Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety'

Butcher's Broom

Plant Type:

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

Ruscus aculeatus ‘Wheeler's Variety’ – This Butcher's Broom sturdy green photosynthetic stems are cloaked in spiny matte finish evergreen foliage in a medium shade. The leaves are actually "pseudo-leaves" properly called cladophyls. Odd, waxy, axillary flowers like six-pointed stars with violet-purple centers become pale greenish towards the tips. 'Wheeler's Variety' produces showy red berries in autumn which persistently stud the shrub through winter. This selection is a self-fruitful so does not require pollination from another source. Site in full sun to open shade in almost any draining soil. Once established Butcher's Broom exhibits very good drought tolerance. Established potted Butcher's Broom via division.


Height:

54 In

Spread:

54 In

Colors:

Red Violet

Zone:

(6b?)7 to 9
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Item Description Price  
RUSCWHE Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety' (3.5 inch Deep – 1.52 pints / 720 ml.) $22.00


Characteristics and Attributes for Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety'

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Four Seasons

Interesting Bark

  • Colored
  • Smooth

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Shade Tolerant
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Massing
  • Border
  • Specimen
  • Potted Plant
  • Labyrinth
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Woodland
  • Shrub Border
  • Edging
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House
  • Hedgerow
  • Evergreen

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Draining
  • Adaptable

Origins

  • Eurasia

Propagated By

  • Division