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Fern-leaf Hop-bush (Dodonaea boroniifolia) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Fern-leaf Hop-bush

(Dodonaea boroniifolia)

Fern-leaf Hop-bush (Dodonaea boroniifolia)

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Climate Requirements for Manassas, Virginia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
Precipitation 11" - 59" 39" Aquatic Aquatic
High Temp. 68°F - 101°F 88°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
Low Temp. 28°F - 57°F 24°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Dodonaea boroniifolia, commonly known as Fern-leaf Hop-bush, is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub native to a variety of habitats in Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 7-13 feet (2-4 meters) and a width of 3-7 feet (0.9-2.1 meters), with finely divided, fern-like green leaves that give the plant a soft, airy texture. New growth may be tinged with red or bronze, adding seasonal interest. Small, yellow-green flowers appear in spring, followed by decorative, papery seed capsules that mature to pink or tan and persist into summer. , , This species is highly adaptable and thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil and low to moderate water. Its neat vertical form and attractive foliage make it ideal for use as a narrow hedge, feature shrub, or background plant in native, low-water, or habitat gardens. Dodonaea boroniifolia is tolerant of drought and poor soils once established, and its compact shape requires little maintenance beyond occasional light pruning to maintain form.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrubs
  • Height: 3-6 feet
  • Width: 3-6.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Red
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Coastal regions, dry rainforest margins, and rocky outcrops in Eastern Australia

Other Names

Common Names: Hairy Hop-bush

Scientific Names: Dodonaea boroniifolia , Dodonaea hirtella , Dodonaea caleyana

GBIF Accepted Name: Dodonaea boroniifolia G.Don