Hop Bush
(Dodonaea viscosa)

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Evergreen erect shrub with many sub-species and separate male and female plants (2.5m x 1.5m) from ACT, Qld, NSW and Vic. Variable sticky shiny linear to oblanceolate leaves. Insignificant flowers. Female plants followed by red capsule fruit in summer. Useful screen or fill-in shrub particularly for a bush garden or difficult site. Tip prune to maintain form. Drought tolerant.

Type
Native
Maintenance
Low
Water use
Minimal
Tolerances
Frost, Drought
Shade levels
Full sun
Colours
Green