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Dodonaea viscosa


Dodonaea viscosa Dodonaea viscosa

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Attractive brown flaky bark. The long shining leaves are bright green and dense on erect branches. The seed capsule is most attractive in the autumn. Wind resistant, and grows in coastal sites. Good for shelter in light sandy soils. Very hardy for establishing in difficult soil.

 
Genus
Dodonaea
Species   viscosa
Cultivar  

Common name
Ake ake

Family name
Sapindaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Indigenous / Magnificent / Texture / Whimsical

Trees

Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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