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Hopseed Bush, Hop Bush, Akeake
Scientific Name: Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq.
Synonym: Ptelea viscosa, Dodonaea ehrenbergii, Dodonaea ehrenbergii, Dodonaea eriocarpa, Dodonaea jamaicensis, Dodonaea microcarya, Dodonaea sandwicensis, Dodonaea spathulata, Dodonaea stenoptera
Family: Sapindaceae

Show Larger Picture Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 7-10, 12-24 USDA: 9-12 Frost Tolerance: The green form is hardy to 15° F (-9°C), the red form to 26° F (-3°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun, the red form doesn't turn fully red in the shade. Origin: Australia, NewZealand, tropical regions around the world Growth Habits: Evergreen bush or small tree, short-lived, fast growing up to 12 to 15 feet tall and wide (3.6-4.5 m); alternate, linear, glossy leaves, 4 to 8 inches, with undersides lighter colored Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established, needs good drainage. Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in summer

Blooming Habits:
The greenish-yellow flowers of the hop bus are insignificant. Male and female flowers are generally on different trees.

Fruiting Habits:
Pendant 3-sided pod 0.5 to 1 inch long (12-25 mm), with 3 or 4 papery wings, containing 3 seeds, in late summer.

References:
Botanica : The Illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 Garden Plants

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