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Ruscus aculeatus 'Andre the Giant'
Andre the Giant Butcher's Broom
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available RuscusItem #: 17671
Zones: 7a to 9b, possibly colder
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 60" tall
Origin: England, Iran, Mediterranean Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Ruscus 'Andre the Giant' is a 2025 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of the largest cultivated clone of Ruscus aculeatus that we've ever seen. This 2001 seedling, reaches epic proportions (for a ruscus) of 5' tall x 9' wide, earning it the giant moniker, after the late NC resident. This massive clone is a female (excuse us, Andre), but is not self-fertile, like most of the other clones we offer. When grown near a self-fertile form, it will set a few red fruit in fall. So, if you're in need of a large spiny green meatball in your garden (sun or shade), Ruscus 'Andre the Giant' is for you.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Ruscus
Flower Color: Green
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
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