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double-leaved butcher's broom, horse tongue, tongue blade, double tongue
Shrubs
A compact, evergreen shrub to around 50cm tall forming clumps of arching stems with pointed, glossy, bright green 'leaves' that are actually modified, flattened shoots called cladodes. Tiny, greenish-cream flowers are borne on the cladodes in spring and may be followed by bright red summer berries
Position
Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres