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.