Danae racemosa

Alexandrian Laurel, Poet's Laurel

Low shrub with glossy green 'leaves' and striking orange-red berries.

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Danae racemosa

Alexandrian Laurel, Poet's Laurel

Low shrub with glossy green 'leaves' and striking orange-red berries.

Danae racemosa in the garden

  • use: cutflower

botanical information about Danae racemosa

  • Botanical name: Danae racemosa
  • Genus: Danae
  • Family: Ruscaceae
  • Other names: Alexandrijnse laurier - dichterslaurier - Alexandrian Laurel - Poet's Laurel

Features Danae racemosa

height: 60-80 cm
flowering: May - June
color: white
leaf color: green
habit: ascending
growth: medium
level: moderate
light: morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade
moisture: dry, average, moist
soil texture: pervious, light, normal
organic matter: normal
winter zone: 7 [-15°C]
density: 5 - 7