Asparagus Fern Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' Liliaceae
Form: Shrub or vine Seasonality: Evergreen perennial Size: 24in high by 3ft wide Leaves: bright green or yellow green, needlelike leaves, tiny, but sharp thorns Flowers: Inconspicuous, small waxy white flowers scattered throughout plant Fruit: Small red berries Stems/Trunks: Green branches, arching appearance; sprawling form Range/Origin: South Africa Hardiness: Sunset Zones 12-24, 24°F; Comments: Small thorns, minimal litter, Not a true fern CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Partial sun Water: Moderate Soil: Well drained and amended soils Propagation: Seed or division Maintenance: Some, cut out dead foliage, rake out dead leaves

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