dodonaea viscosa green
Dodonaea viscosa green, also known as Ake Ake, is a popular New Zealand native shrub prized for its attractive foliage, resilience, and versatility in landscape design. With glossy, bright green leaves and a compact, upright habit, Dodonaea viscosa green makes an exceptional choice for hedges, screening, and coastal gardens. Its ability to thrive in challenging conditions, paired with year-round appeal, ensures that it remains a favourite among gardeners and landscapers seeking easy-care plants that provide structure and vibrant colour throughout the seasons. Whether you’re looking for native additions or complementing your garden with hardy evergreens, Dodonaea viscosa green delivers beauty and reliability.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)
Green Ake Ake, Hop Bush, Sticky Hopbush, Wedge-leaved Hopbush
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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- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
