Dodonaea viscosa (Hop bush) — small greenish-yellow flowers followed by showy, papery, pink-red seed capsules over narrow, resinous, leathery leaves. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, full sun to develop its deepest leaf colour.
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Product features
Botanical name: Dodonaea viscosa
Common name: Hop bush, Sticky hop bush
Height: 2m to 3m
Spread: 1.5m to 2.5m
Foliage: Narrow, leathery, bright green leaves; secretes sticky resin
Flower: Small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers followed by showy pink-red seed capsules
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — good cover and nesting sites for birds
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, sandy, or loamy soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, highly resistant once established
Hardy: Half-hardy — needs shelter from hard frosts
Position: Full sun
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Coastal gardens, sunny wall borders, patio containers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — needed to develop deepest leaf colour
Aspect: Warm, sheltered south- or west-facing position against a sunny wall
Soil type: Adaptable to poor, sandy, or rocky soils
Drainage: Requires sharply drained soil
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature
End of season: Minimal cleanup; prune lightly in mid-spring
Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings rather than division
