Dodonaea sinuolata – Hop Bush

Dodonea sinuolata - hop bush
Dodonea sinuolata - hop bush

A small to medium shrub that has insignificant flowers, but is noted for the colourful reddish orange fruits, which are also good for floral work. The feathery and divided foliage is also attractive. Likes a well drained soil in sun or dappled shade, and will tolerate medium frost. Light pruning every year will help to encourage a more bushy habit if desired. Feed with a good native fertiliser.

Family : Sapindaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Pollution tolerant

Scientific Name: Dodonaea sinuolata

Common Name : Hop Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Cream, Red, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects