This Arizona native is a large evergreen shrub with long, narrow, resinous, medium-green leaves. The inconspicuous flowers are followed by interesting papery tan to purple, 3-winged fruit. Plant in full sun to part shade. It requires little care or pruning but will tolerate shearing if desired.
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush)
Dodonaea viscosa
Florida Hopbush, Hopseed Bush, Switch Sorrel, Varnish Leaf, Hopbush, Chapoliztle, Casol, Akeake, Dodonaea cuneata
This Arizona native is a large evergreen shrub with long, narrow, resinous, medium-green leaves. The inconspicuous flowers are followed by interesting papery tan to purple, 3-winged fruit. Plant in full sun to part shade. It requires little care or pruning but will tolerate shearing if desired.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Green, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Late Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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