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Dodonaea viscosa - Hopbush

Market price from $3.20 to $6.65

Dodonaea viscosa is a celebrated gem in the world of landscaping, known affectionately as the Hopbush. This evergreen marvel is lauded for its reappearance every year, boasting vibrant green lance-shaped leaves that undergo a spectacular transformation to shades of pink and red in the autumn. Revered for its tenacious adaptability, the Hopbush effortlessly thrives in a variety of conditions, whether you're dealing with well-drained soils or coastal climates. Proving to be quite the formidable player, it reaches impressive heights of up to 10 to 15 feet, effortlessly standing tall against pests and droughts alike. Its unassuming flowers blossom in the spring, making way for characteristic winged seed capsules come autumn, adding an indelible touch of charm to your landscape. With a minimum water requirement coupled with a preference for full sun to partial shade, the Hopbush proves it's not just stunning—it's smartly self-sufficient, making it an invaluable addition to any low-maintenance garden or landscape aesthetic.

  • Size: Up to 10-15 feet tall
  • Flowers: Inconspicuous flowers in spring, evolving into papery seed capsules in autumn
  • Foliage: Green lance-shaped leaves that turn pink-red in autumn
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Resilience: Adaptable to a range of conditions and resistant to pests
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