Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spathulata

Botanical Name: Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spathulata
Common Name: Broadleaf hopbush
Family: Sapindaceae
Size: 2-6m H x 2-3.5m W
Leaves: Oblong to spathulate (spoon-shaped), sticky 2-8cm long, green/red.
Flowers: Small, cream in terminal clusters.

Flowering Time: Mainly autumn but may be found flowering in spring.
Fruit: Clusters of conspicuous capsules with 3 or 4 wings, brown to bright red.
Habitat/distribution: Widespread from cool to arid areas usually in light forest from coast to lower altitudes. Also WA, SA, Vic, NSW, Q, NZ.
Where to See: Throughout Tasmania, especially dry hillsides, Freycinet and Tasman National Parks, Launceston and Hobart city bushland parks and gardens, Howrah Hills, Midway point, Sorell, Kellevie, Triabunna; Wellington Park lower areas, Knocklofty and Peter Murrell Reserves. Common plant for home gardens, especially varieties with bright coloured capsules.
Other notes: A hardy plant with sticky spoon-shaped leaves. It requires good drainage but withstands dry periods and prefers full sun.