thick-leaved butcher's broom
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A compact, evergreen shrub to 60cm tall and wide forming spreading clumps of erect, unbranched stems with dark green, pointed, leaf-like modifed shoots known as cladodes. Tiny flowers borne on the upper or lower surfaces of the cladodes in spring may be followed by small, red berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- thick-leaved butcher's broom (Ruscus hypophyllum)
- Genus
- Ruscus
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of thick-leaved butcher's broom
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of thick-leaved butcher's broom
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thick-leaved butcher's broom care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut out dead stems to the base in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingWill grow in almost any garden situation, except waterlogged ground, including dry shade. Requires a sheltered position to survive outside in winter or provide protection
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Common pests and 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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