Ruscus is a low-growing, mounding plant, often valued as a ground cover. At maturity, Ruscus reaches heights of 3 feet (1 m.) or less, and a width of about 2 to 4 feet (0.5 to 1 m.). In spring, Ruscus displays rather unimpressive greenish-white flowers, but on female plants, the blooms are followed with masses of plump, shiny, bright red berries that provide rich contrast to the shiny, green foliage.
