Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) 無刺假葉樹

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) 無刺假葉樹

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) flower and fruit are right on the leaf! 無刺假葉樹的花與果實皆長在葉面上.

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) flower and fruit are right on the leaf! 無刺假葉樹的花與果實皆長在葉面上.

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) seeds. 無刺假葉樹種子.

This evergreen shrub is native in Mediterranean.  Easy to grow.  Best growing  in full sun to full shade location in moist soil.  Small cream yellow flowers on the foliage in winter to spring follows with red berries.   Berries attract birds.     USDA Zones:7-11.  Mature size:1.5′-2′(H) X 2′-3′(W).    Propagate by seeds or division.  Toxic if ingested.

此為常綠灌木,原生於地中海地區.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到全蔭處的濕潤土壤.  冬到春葉面形成米白/米黃色小花,花後結紅色果實一枚.  紅色熟果吸引鳥類覓食.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高1.5-2呎,寬幅可達2-3呎.  繁殖以種子或分株的方式來進行.  有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruscus_hypoglossum     http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55221/                     http://www.plantdelights.com/Ruscus-hypophyllum-for-sale/Buy-Dutch-Butchers-Broom/                 https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/ruscus-hypoglossum