Ruscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault'
Chenault's Narrow-leaf Butcher's Broom
Item #: 9187
Zones: 7a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 36" tall
Origin: Mediterranean Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
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Ruscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault' is a very rare selection of tough as nails Butcher's Broom, which originated at the Chenault Nursery in France. Our plants came from the Charlotte garden of the late garden writer, Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to Lindie Wilson). The plant is described by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later reprinted in "A Garden of One's Own," "The evergreen foliage is very narrow, but equally as sharp, giving a unique appearance compared to the typical species." Our 20-year-old, deer-resistant clumps are now 3' tall x 4' wide in dry shade, and in sun, remain about 1/3 shorter...a superb textural contrast in the garden. This is a female selection, that requires a male or bisexual companion to produce red berries.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Ruscus
Flower Color: Green
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Winter
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Xeriscaping Plants