Dodonaea consists of evergreen, dioecious shrubs characterized by simple or pinnate leaves that range from needle-like to ovate in shape. The flowers are not particularly notable, but female plants produce fruits that are membranous and have an angled or winged appearance.

Dodonaea

Dodonaea falcata

Dodonaea humilis

Dodonaea humilis (f)

Dodonaea humilis (m)

Dodonaea microzyga

Dodonaea triquetra

Dodonaea viscosa is a sizable evergreen shrub characterized by its elliptical to obovate leaves, which can reach lengths of up to 12 cm and often exhibit a purplish hue. The plant produces clusters of small yellowish-green flowers, which are succeeded by membranous capsules that are reddish in color and feature two or three wings, measuring approximately 1.5 cm in length.

Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa 'Picton' (f)

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is a perennial shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong in shape, measuring as much as 13 centimeters long, and exhibit a rich reddish-purple hue with wavy edges. While the summer flowers are not particularly noteworthy, they are succeeded by pinkish-red, winged fruits.

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (f)

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features glossy, wavy-edged leaves that range from deep red to purple. During the summer months, it produces small, subtle flower clusters that are not particularly noticeable.

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (m)

Dodonaea viscosa 'Red Wings' (f)

Dodonaea viscosa is a robust, evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow upright or spread out, typically reaching heights between 1 and 5 meters. Its leaves are narrow, oval, and exhibit wavy edges, with colors ranging from yellow to green. In the summer, inconspicuous greenish-red flowers appear in clusters. Female plants may produce distinctive winged fruit capsules that transition from green to bright red as they mature.

Dodonaea viscosa (f)

Dodonaea viscosa (m) is a vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow upright or spread out. It features narrow, oval leaves with wavy margins, displaying hues of yellow to green. This plant typically attains a height between 1 to 5 meters. During the summer months, it produces inconspicuous flowers that are yellow to greenish-red and appear in clusters.