Ruscus aculeatus (Butchers Broom or Jew's Myrtle)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ruscus |
| Species | aculeatus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Mediterranean. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | It grows well in any light situation and prefers medium levels of soil moisture. |
Photographs
Ruscus aculeatus, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Ruscus aculeatus, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.