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DANAE racemosa
Commonly known as Alexandrian laurel
(Ruscus racemosus) - shade tolerant evergreen with arching sprays of narrow polished leaves
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - leaf-like stems to 10cm (4in).
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Height - 1m (3ft) -
Spread - 1m (3ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - shrub-like perennial with slender green shoots. Terminal racemes 5cm (2in) long of 5-8 small, greenish-yellow flowers followed by small, orange-red berries.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - slow to establish. Can be a rare and hard to find plant -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Turkey -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Danae - Growing Guide
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