Danae racemosa

'Alexandrian Laurel'. A close relative of Ruscus from SE Asia and Iran, this forms a small evergreen shrub with arching sprays of glossy green leaves, almost bamboo-like in their elegance, and orange-red fruits in autumn on females. Tough as old boots and tolerant of dense deciduous shade (I've seen it growing under Tilia dasystyla in Azerbaijan), though at its very best in semi-shade or even full sun. As an added bonus you'll get friends and relatives stealing whole branches from you as it's great for flower arrangements too. Approx' 1m tall.

£25.00