Dodonaea - common hop bush

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$5.80

Large native understory shrub, windbreak, re-vegetation plant found in bushland from VIC to QLD. Tolerant to light frost and drought once established; and apparently happy growing beneath gum trees. The bright lime starry flowers become clusters of papery brown or purple seedpods. Host plant for fiery jewel butterflies

Flower image: John Tann; seedpod image David Lochlin

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Description

Dodonaea triquetra - common hop bush

APPEARANCE : Large open shrub with long leaves; starry lime green flowers followed by clusters of papery seedpod fruits that are pale brown to purple.
ORIGIN : VIC, NSW, QLD in eucalypt or mixed bushland forest
USE FOR: Butterfly and wildlife gardens, native gardens, soil erosion control, revegetation pioneer plant, windbreak hedge.
CLIMATE : Drought tolerant once established.
PLANTING:Sun or shade in almost any fre-draining soil.
CARE: Mulch and water well until established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser during spring - Dodonaea can be phosphorus-sensitive so the P ratio of the fertiliser needs to be under 3%.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 2-3m H x 2m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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