Sheffield's Seed Company

New Arrivals Catalog Login / Create Account

Gift Card

FILTERS

In Stock

Root

Home / Root

1 / 6

2 / 6

AdobeStock

3 / 6

AdobeStock

4 / 6

AdobeStock

5 / 6

AdobeStock

6 / 6

AdobeStock

❮ ❯

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Caucasus region, Central and Western Europe, Mediterranean region, Northern Africa, Southern Europe and Western Asia

Native

Introduced

Ruscus aculeatusRuscus aculeatus

Butcher's Broom, Jew's Myrtle, Knee Holly

In Stock: 1.186 lb (Total:1.186lb)

Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

Ruscus aculeatus +

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

1.19 lb

Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,832

Quantity:

1.19 lb

Collected in:

Spain
Navarra

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830249

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Caucasus region, Central and Western Europe, Mediterranean region, Northern Africa, Southern Europe and Western Asia

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating allure of Ruscus aculeatus, commonly known as Butcher's Broom or Knee Holly, a resilient evergreen shrub renowned for its unique structure and adaptability. This broadleaf evergreen hails from the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa, Western Asia, and Europe, thriving in USDA Zones 7-9. Standing at 2-3 feet tall and wide, this slow-spreading subshrub features remarkable glossy, spine-tipped cladodes resembling leaves. These cladodes host subtle greenish-white flowers in spring, which, when pollinated, give way to striking red berries (on female plants), adding vibrant winter interest to any garden setting.

Butcher's Broom is an exceptional choice for areas of partial to full shade, effortlessly tolerating dry and heavy shade where most plants falter. Its low-maintenance nature and drought tolerance make it an excellent option for low-water, woodland, and foundation gardens. Ideal as an ornamental hedge or for adding evergreen structure under trees and in shaded courtyards, this plant offers timeless appeal. Use it where common shade plants fail, and watch as its architectural presence transforms difficult spaces into lush retreats.