Dodonaea ceratocarpa, prostrate
Family: SAPINDACEAE
Genus: Dodonaea
Species: ceratocarpa, prostrate
Origin: Busselton and Surrounds
Soil Preferences: Coastal Alkaline, Granite, Limestone
Tolerances: Clay, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Heavy Soils, Lime Tolerant, Shade
Plant Uses: Ground Cover, Interesting and Attractive Foliage
Growth Forms: Groundcovers
Size Range: Up to 1m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Autumn, Spring, Winter
Flowering Months: 05 May, 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct
Flowering Colours: Cream, Green
FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/4757
Other Information:
This species usually grows as a medium to large shrub, but near the coast on granite rocks, it is quite often seen in this prostrate form. It is an extremely useful drought-tolerant groundcover of about 1 metre in diameter.
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.