VARNISHLEAF

Dodonaea viscosa

Variable; 6 to 15 feet

Very fast rate of growth

Full sun to partial shade

Good salt and excellent drought tolerance

Cold hardy; zones 9 to 11

A large shrub or small tree with attractive, slender stems and

evergreen, shiny leaves, sticky with varnish.

Round clusters of small flowers in spring and summer are followed

by very ornamental winged capsules, which dry and remain on the plant.

Excellent wildlife attractor.