Dodonaea viscosa Green Hopseed Bush, Shrub (30 Seeds) (016)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Color | Green |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Type | Bush & Shrub Seeds |
Dodonaea viscosa, Green Hopseed Bush, Shrub (30 Seeds) (016) Green Hopseed Bush, Dodonaea viscosaDescription and AdaptationDodonaea viscosa is a shrub or sometimes a small tree ranging in height from 6-25 feet. Its long and slender leaves have margins that are usually wavy or crinkled. Plants usually bloom in the early part of the year and seed before summer. The flowers are fairly small and the female flowers develop into papery capsules that may be red, pink, green, yellow, or tan. Seeds are roundish, black and very small; about 1/16 inch wide. There are about 84,200 seeds per pound. Dodonaea viscosa is adapted to a wide range of habitats, from sea-level to nearly 8,000 feet and tolerating annual rainfall of 12-98 inches. Dodonaea viscosa is found throughout the tropical regions of the world including Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Mature Size: 10-15ft. Tall x 10-12ft. Wide Hardiness Zone: 8-11 Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Hopseed Seed Germination It is recommended that Dodonaea Viscosa be propagated in a shade house with 50 percent shade, after the last frost. To aid in germination, seeds can be soaked overnight in hot tap water or scarified. Seeds are planted ¼ inch deep in a sterile medium and irrigated daily. Dibble tubes are recommended. Germination should occur within 10 days. Fertilizer can be applied to seedlings at four weeks after germination. After four months, seedlings should be exposed to direct sunlight and allowed to adjust to the new environment. The seedlings should be ready for planting into the field after one month of exposure to direct sunlight. Some advantageous attributes of Dodonaea Viscosa, if considering it for conservation use, are that it takes well in any kind of soil and it tolerates ocean winds and also dry dessert heat. Water regularly to establish the plant, but once it is established it requires very little water. Shipped with USPS First Class.
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