Dodonaea viscosa - Sticky Hop Bush Tubestock | Native Tree Seedling

Description:
A hardy and fast-growing Australian native shrub or small tree with glossy green to bronze foliage and decorative papery seed capsules that develop in shades of pink, red, or copper. Dense and adaptable, it is widely used for screening, windbreaks, and revegetation. Its toughness and ability to handle difficult conditions make it one of the most reliable native plants for low-maintenance landscapes.

🌳 Height:
2–5 m

🌿 Width:
2–4 m spread

🔧 Uses:
- Screening and hedging
- Windbreaks and shelterbelts
- Coastal and dryland landscaping
- Revegetation and erosion control

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
- Well-drained soils (sand, loam, or clay loam)
- Full sun to partial shade
- Low to moderate rainfall areas

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor soils
- Strong wind
- Coastal exposure
- Heat
- Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderate — tolerates light to moderate frost

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate to high — performs well in coastal and mildly saline environments