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Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' PP33514

Emerald Ice Hopbush

Exclusive to Civano Growers, Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush PP33514 is a unique shrub crafted by Civano Growers, designed to thrive in various warm-weather climates. This shrub, with its well-drained soil preference, provides landscape architects with an adaptable design option. Known for its distinctive features, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush adds a touch of exclusivity to landscapes, making it an excellent choice for unique and sophisticated designs.

Architectural Form and Foliage:

Renowned for its unique hue, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush showcases gorgeous, clear color with its dense, thin-leaved, vibrant green foliage. Crafted as a special selection, this shrub offers designers an aesthetically captivating canvas. Whether used as a focal point in contemporary designs, as an accent in diverse plantings, or as part of a drought-tolerant landscape, its foliage adds a touch of sophistication to outdoor spaces, enhancing the overall visual appeal with its unique growth habit.

Floral Display and Growth Speed:

While primarily valued for its unique foliage, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush may produce inconspicuous flowers, contributing to its overall charm. With a growth rate tailored for a balanced combination of prompt establishment and long-term manageability, this shrub allows landscape designers to create landscapes that evolve gracefully over time, providing a sense of exclusivity to the design.

Light and Water Requirements:

Thriving under ample sunlight, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush reaches its full potential when exposed to at least six hours of sunlight daily. Bred for adaptability, it is well-suited for various landscape designs. With moderate water needs, it ensures optimal growth and resilience, offering landscape architects a reliable choice for diverse projects.

Wildlife Support and Biodiversity:

While not specifically documented for attracting wildlife, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush, as a unique selection, may contribute to local biodiversity. Landscape architects can consider its unique features to enhance the ecological balance of the outdoor space. Deer and rabbits tend to leave this shrub alone, and it exhibits good resistance to most pests and diseases.

Cultural Significance and Local Context:

Created by Civano Growers, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush may hold cultural significance in the context of uniquely modern horticulture and landscaping for the Southwest. Landscape architects can leverage the plants' full green form to create designs that reflect innovation and a commitment to high-quality plant selections.

Challenges and Considerations:

The 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush is crafted to be low-maintenance. Landscape architects should consider its mature size and growth habits during the planning stages, ensuring proper care to maintain its full attractive form. Parts of the shrub, including the berries, are considered toxic. This should be considered when building a pet-friendly garden.

Integration into Landscape Designs:

With its unique variegation and adaptability, the 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush seamlessly integrates into diverse landscape designs. Designers can use it to elevate gardens, introduce a focal point in sophisticated landscapes, or as a key element in high-end projects, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces.

Designing with 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush:

For landscape architects and designers, Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' Hop Bush PP33514, a featured selection developed by Civano Growers, offers a distinctive opportunity to infuse outdoor spaces with ornamental beauty. Whether featured prominently, used as a green backdrop, or subtly woven into a unique plant palette, this selection adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to landscape designs, creating dynamic outdoor environments.

FAMILY

Sapindaceae

MATURE HEIGHT

8 to 12 ft

GROWTH HABIT

Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' has a dense, upright, and oval growth habit, growing as a large evergreen shrub.

WATER REQUIREMENT

Drought Tolerant

HARDY TO

5°F

NATIVE REGION

Northern Sonoran Desert, Australia, Africa and Southern Asia

TYPE

Shrub

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained. Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' is highly adaptable, growing well in a wide range of soil types including sand, loam, clay, and rocky soils, provided they have excellent and sharp drainage. The primary requirement is good drainage to prevent root rot, as the plant is extremely drought-tolerant once established and does not tolerate excessive moisture. It is very tolerant of a wide soil pH range, from slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.1-8.5), and can even grow in nutrient-poor soils, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for various landscapes.

MAINTENACE TIPS

Once established, 'Emerald Ice' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, with deep watering needed only once a month during extended dry periods. In the first year, regular watering is important for root development. It is not a heavy feeder, so a single application of slow-release fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.

ELEVATION

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8 to 12 ft

MATURE WIDTH

LEAF SHAPE

Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' has simple, alternate, evergreen leaves that are lanceolate to elliptic and glossy emerald-green with a resinous coating. The leaf margins are often slightly wavy or twisted, and the overall leaf structure is glossy and leathery, which gives it a high-gloss appearance that reflects light beautifully.

FLOWER COLOR

Blush-pink

FLOWER CHARACTERISTICS

Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' produces small, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers that lack petals and bloom in clusters. The species is dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female, and the small flowers are not the plant's main ornamental feature. Flowers are typically wind-pollinated.

FRUIT/SEED

The fruit of the Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' is a showy, papery, 3- to 4-winged capsule that emerges green, then changes to yellow-green, pink, or red, and finally ripens to a light brown or tan color. The fruit can be an inch long and is a key ornamental feature of the plant. Inside the capsule are very small, roundish, compressed, smooth seeds that are black or dark brown, each capsule typically containing two to four seeds. The capsules are designed for wind dispersal and rustle in the breeze.

SUN EXPOSURE

Full Sun

POLLINATORS

Dodonaea viscosa 'Emerald Ice' has limited direct wildlife value as its inconspicuous flowers are primarily wind-pollinated and do not provide significant nectar for pollinators like bees or butterflies. However, the plant's dense, evergreen foliage creates valuable habitat, offering nesting sites and essential year-round shelter for various small wildlife and birds. The resulting showy, papery seed capsules may also attract some birds, and the plant serves as a potential host for certain insects, such as the Rothschildia Sinka moth larvae. The plant is generally considered deer-resistant.

PRUNING TIPS

Pruning is mostly for shaping and size management, as the plant has a naturally attractive form. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches and trim to control size and encourage a denser form, especially when planting as a hedge.

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