Juniper Shrubs and Trees
Butcher's broom / Ruscus aculeatus
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7.75 € Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
9779J0 - Available
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7.23 € Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
9779J1 - Available
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6.71 € Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
9779J2 - Available
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5.67 € Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
9779J3 - Available
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5.15 € Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
9779J4 - Available
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0.40 € FERTILISER
9779A - Available
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Area of origin: Europe
Adult dimensions: Height up to 70 cm, width up to 1 m
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil type: Fresh, rather dry; tolerates poor, stony soil
Hardiness: Hardy to -20°C
Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Properties and uses:
Discover the Butcher’s broom, a sub-shrub that brings an unusual, lively touch to your garden, even in the heart of winter. Its evergreen, attractive foliage is made of shiny, spine-tipped, bright green leaves. It ideally gives structure to deeply shaded areas or undergrowth. It grows quite slowly. The Butcher’s Broom is dioecious, which means that both a male and a female plant are necessary to obtain fruits. The female shrub is the only one that bears fruit.
The splendid, non-edible, red berries last throughout winter, creating a nice contrast with the green foliage. It’s the perfect Christmas decoration ! Furthermore, the Butcher’s Broom rhizome is known and used in phytotherapy.Information on risks: Toxic when ingested (foliage and berries).
Information on how to avoid risks: Keep children away from plant. In case of ingestion, call an anti-poison centre or the 112.
