Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Dodonaea

Species:

Dodonaea stenozyga

USDA Symbol:

DOST3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from rootstock after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny areas

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 3-8 weeks at 20-25°C.