DODONEA VISCOSA

Green Hopseed Bush

OVERVIEW:

Dodonaea viscosa is a fast-growing evergreen shrub valued for its upright form, narrow foliage and excellent heat and drought tolerance. Its dense branching habit makes it particularly useful for screening and informal hedges. Hopseed Bush performs well in difficult urban conditions and can be maintained as a shrub or allowed to develop into a small tree.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Dodonaea viscosa
Common Name: Hopseed Bush
Family: Sapindaceae
Suggested Uses: Screens, hedges, windbreaks, medians

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 10–15 ft.
Width: 6–10 ft.
Foliage: Narrow, glossy green evergreen leaves
Flower: Small, inconspicuous flowers
Fruit: Decorative winged seed capsules
Growth Habit: Upright, dense and branching

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Adaptable, well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 8–11