Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety', European Butcher's Broom Size:2 gal; at nursery only it is lush

it is lush

a lookout in the Oregon Cascades that was the location of many memorable family jeep outings in the 1960's and 1970's

A rare Chinese species

larger with age

dark green narrow leaves form a feathery rounded crown

Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety', European Butcher's Broom Size:2 gal; at nursery only it is lushForms a ground covering thicket by means of underground rhizomes, which is particularly effective in dry shade. Short, modified stems called 'cladodes' look like leaves along arching stems. Small white blossoms are held in the middle of these cladodes. Ordinarily, this species has separate male and female plants. However, 'Wheeler's Variety' is self fertile and produces an amazing crop of bright red berries! Consider these as drought loving ground