Scientific Name: Dodonaea filiformis Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: fineleaf hopbush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Sapindaceae

Form Description: Small, erect, much-branched shrub.

Height (m): 1 – 2

Flowers: In small terminal groups; male and female on different plants.

Fruit: Papery capsule – small, reddish-brown, usually 3-winged. Seed is black and firm when ripe.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyGlamorgan-Spring BayHuon ValleyLauncestonNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
Riparian
Habitat Notes

Usually found on well-drained slopes and river banks.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Shady

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Dry capsules after collection. Some may need to be rubbed against wire screens and sieved to extract all seed.

Seed Treatment Method

Hot Water Hot water is used to soften the hard seed case of some species. This replicates the weathering process. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the seeds and allow them to soak for 4-12 hours.

Seed Storage Life

Several years

Seed Treatment Notes

Gives good germination without treatment, but hot water treatment for 30 seconds, followed by rapid cooling can hasten germination.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Strikes well from firm cuttings.