butcher's broom

How to Grow and Care for butcher's broom

butcher's broom · Ruscus aculeatus
Also known as: box holly; knee holly; knee holm; knee hull; kneeholy; pettigree; pettigrue; prickly box; shepherd's myrtle; wild myrtle

Dried stems may be used in floral arrangements. Individual shoots are short-lived. Grow in any but waterlogged soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing butcher's broom

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Dried stems may be used in floral arrangements. Individual shoots are short-lived. Grow in any but waterlogged soils

How to Water butcher's broom?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for butcher's broom?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for butcher's broom?

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What Soil Is Best for butcher's broom?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for butcher's broom?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize butcher's broom?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune butcher's broom?

Cut out dead stems to the base in spring

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How to Propagate butcher's broom?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant butcher's broom?

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How to Care for butcher's broom in Winter?

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How to Plant butcher's broom?

Dried stems may be used in floral arrangements. Individual shoots are short-lived. Grow in any but waterlogged soils

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How to Repot butcher's broom?

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How to Harvest butcher's broom?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of butcher's broom

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of butcher's broom

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEurope to Mediterr.

Scientific Classification

Species
Ruscus aculeatus
Genus
Ruscus
Family
Asparagaceae
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