How much sun does Florida hopbush need?

Florida hopbush grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Florida hopbush bloom?

Florida hopbush blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Florida hopbush native?

Florida hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa) is native to AZ, FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Florida hopbush

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Dodonaea viscosa

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Florida hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

60"–180" H × 60"–120" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AZ, FL

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A dense, fast-growing evergreen shrub with narrow, glossy leaves and inconspicuous, wind-pollinated flowers followed by showy, papery pink-tan winged seed capsules. Tolerates shearing well and holds a tidy, hedge-like form.

Wildlife value

Provides dense year-round cover for birds, and the persistent seed capsules are used by some birds for foraging.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida hopbush need?: Florida hopbush grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Florida hopbush bloom?: Florida hopbush blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Florida hopbush native?: Florida hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa) is native to AZ, FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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