John Redmond butcher's broom
Ruscus aculeatus 'John Redmond'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'John Redmond' butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus 'John Redmond') is a shrub for hedges and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays evergreen all year and grows slowly with an erect habit. It also tolerates drought and salt, and it blooms in early to late spring.
Pairs well with Oregon grape, Little brown jug, Mondo grass, and Sedge.