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DODONAEA ceratocarpa
Horny Hop-bush
Family: Sapindaceae
Characteristics: Variable shrub, prostrate to 2.5 m
Seed per packet: 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 350
A genus of about 70 species of flowering plants in the family Sapindaceae, 59 species are endemic to Australia.
A variable shrub in habit from prostrate to a bushy shrub up to 2.5 metres that produces cream-green flowers that occur mainly from May to octuber.
Lance-shaped leaves are a lovely dark green, often turning scarlet during the flowering season.
Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny of partial shaded position. Drought and frost resistant.
Grows in sandy soils, granite outcrops, hills and coastal limestone.
Occurs naturally Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren in Western Australia.
The genus Dodonaea was first formally described in 1754 by Philip Miller in The Gardeners' Dictionary, and the first species he described was Dodonaea viscosa.
Dodonaea ceratocarpa was first formally described in 1837 by Stephan Endlicher.
Dodonaea is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Dodonaea seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
* Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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