{"product_id":"common-hop-bush-dodonaea-triquetra","title":"Common Hop Bush - Dodonaea triquetra","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Hop Bush (\u003cem\u003eDodonaea triquetra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, open native shrub of eastern Australian forests, growing 2 to 3m tall and about 2m wide. Starry lime green flowers give way to clusters of papery seedpods that age from pale brown to purple, and the plant hosts fiery jewel butterflies. It is a tough, useful choice for wildlife gardens, windbreaks and erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a host plant for fiery jewel butterflies, which makes it a natural for butterfly and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedpods with colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of papery pods follow the lime green flowers and age from pale brown to purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and light frost, and takes sun or shade in almost any free draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful pioneer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Revegetation projects use it as a pioneer plant, and it helps hold soil on slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable under gums.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy growing beneath gum trees, where many shrubs struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a staggered row. The plants lean together into a loose, informal windbreak about 2m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as an understorey shrub beneath eucalypts, where it feeds butterflies and gives structure to a native planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks and exposed ground its roots and canopy help stabilise the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Common Hop Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or shade. It grows naturally in forest from Victoria to Queensland, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established plants tolerate light frost and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any free draining soil will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established. In spring, apply a slow release native fertiliser. Dodonaea can be phosphorus sensitive, so the phosphorus ratio of the fertiliser needs to be under 3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after flowering keeps a hedge or windbreak dense. It is an open shrub, so shape it gently rather than clipping it formally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Common Hop Bush as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a windbreak or revegetation area, while the 200mm pots give you a larger plant from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3%. Dodonaea can be phosphorus sensitive, and ordinary garden fertiliser may harm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it attract butterflies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a host plant for fiery jewel butterflies, so it suits butterfly and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart. Each shrub spreads about 2m, so they overlap into a loose, informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790309228863,"sku":"DOD-TRI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790309294399,"sku":"DOD-TRI-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/common-hop-bush-dodonaea-triquetra.jpg?v=1792198683","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/common-hop-bush-dodonaea-triquetra","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}