dodonaea viscosa nz
Dodonaea viscosa nz, commonly known as ake ake or the NZ hopbush, is an incredibly versatile and hardy native shrub, prized throughout New Zealand gardens for its resilience, year-round green foliage, and adaptability to coastal, urban, and rural environments. Whether you’re seeking a fast-growing shelterbelt, an attractive native hedge, or a low-maintenance solution for erosion-prone sites, Dodonaea viscosa nz is an outstanding choice. Its tolerance for drought, wind, poor soils, and coastal conditions makes it especially valued in New Zealand landscaping and restoration projects.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)
Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea viscosa is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.
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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea purpurea is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. The versatility and excellent aesthetics of this plant make it very popular with landscape designers and gardeners alike.
