Overview
Dodonaea triquetra is a bushy shrubs in the genus Dodonaea, part of the Sapindaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dodonaea triquetra grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, sub-tropical, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Dodonaea triquetra, commonly known as large-leaf hop-bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is usually a dioecious shrub with simple elliptic, sometimes lance-shaped or egg-shaped leaves, flowers in panicles on the ends of branches, each flower usually with four sepals, eight stamens, and a three-winged capsule. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, sub-tropical, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dodonaea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Dodonaea triquetra size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dodonaea triquetra
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dodonaea triquetra?
Dodonaea triquetra prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dodonaea triquetra need?
Dodonaea triquetra is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Dodonaea triquetra hardy in the UK?
Dodonaea triquetra has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Dodonaea triquetra?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
