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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1.8m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Danae racemosa
Other names: Alexandrian laurel, Poet's laurel, Ruscus racemosus
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Genus: Danae
Species: D. racemosa - D. racemosa is a shrub-like evergreen perennial, with arching branches of glossy, dark green leaves, greenish-yellow flowers in summer, followed by orange-red berries in autumn.
Danae racemosa is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Orange-red in Autumn
Habit: Arching, Upright
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Danae racemosa (Alexandrian laurel) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Indoor, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid scorch by sun and strong winds.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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