Akeake Dodonaea viscosa

ABOUT
D. viscosa is a large evergreen shrub with elliptic or obovate, often purplish leaves to 12cm in length, and clusters of tiny yellowish-green flowers, followed by membranous, reddish, 2- or 3-winged capsules 1.5cm in length
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Sapindaceae
Synonyms
akeake hop bush native hops switch sorrel of Jamaica see more
Common names
Dodonaea cuneata
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal
Propogation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests
Prone to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
Generally disease free
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