Dodonaea viscosa, also known as the broadleaf hopbush, is a species of flowering plant in the Dodonaea (hopbush) genus that has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Americas, southern Asia and Australasia.

Purple Hopseed Bush, A great show of color with bronze-green foliage that turns deep purple-red in fall. Pinkish fruit brightens the plant in summer. Dense bran.

USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures. This pan-tropical tree has been used for a variety of medicinal uses, typically as an extract or tea. The list varies from skin rashes, to sore throats, to stomach ailments, to a variety of serious …

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly called ‘sticky hop bush’, is a member of the Sapindaceae family. Dodonaeas are known as hop bush as they were used to make beer by early European Australians. Dodonaea viscosa has also been traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians to treat toothache, cuts and stingray stings.

Bushy shrub or small tree with flaky reddish bark and bearing long thin wavy leaves. Young parts sticky. Leaves 4-15cm long by 1-4cm wide, green to red-purple gradually narrowing to short leaf stalk and quickly narrowing to a rounded leaf tip. Flowers in panicles, small, yellow-green to red-green, developing into green dry 2-4-winged capsules.

Dodonaea viscosa. Family: Sapindaceae Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the southern hemisphere, extending to tropical areas of the northern hemisphere. It occurs in all Australian states and territories in a range of habitats. Common Name: Sticky hop bush Conservation Status: Not considered to be at risk in the wild.

Dodonaea viscosa is a shrub or sometimes a small tree ranging in height from 6-25 feet. Its long and slender leaves have margins that are usually wavy or crinkled. Plants usually bloom in the early part of the year and seed before summer.

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (Purple-leafed Hop-bush) - This rapid growing, evergreen shrub reaches 12 to 20+ feet tall and about as wide - more upright when young - spreading out with age. Narrow bronzy-green 4 inch long leaves turn purple with cooler weather.

Admired for its striking three-winged fruits, Dodonaea viscosa (Florida Hopbush) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with many upright stems densely clothed with shiny, willow-like, green leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm). The leaves are covered with a …

May 13, 2024 · Native to Australia, Dodonaea viscosa thrives in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. Found in woodlands, coastal areas, and dunes, it’s a familiar sight for many. If you’re after a hardy plant that’s both beautiful and functional, the …