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Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea viscosa, Sapindaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Windbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mountain MahoganyCercocarpus montanus
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Texas SotolDasylirion texanum
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Coast RosemaryWestringia fruticosa
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Desert SpoonDasylirion wheeleri
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

ChamiseAdenostoma fasciculatum

Chamise is strongly allelopathic, producing phenolic compounds that inhibit other chaparral shrubs including Hopseed Bush

Uses

Functions

HedgeWindbreak

Common Questions

What zones does Hopseed Bush grow in?

Hopseed Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hopseed Bush?

Good companions for Hopseed Bush include Mountain Mahogany, Texas Sotol, Coast Rosemary, Desert Spoon.

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