Hop Bush
Shrub to 3m
Description:
Open Habit with Green triangle-shaped glossy leaves. Hop-like flowers in Winter / Spring
Fruit in paper membranes on Female plants only
Natural Habitat: Open Eucalypt Forest
Aspect: Full Sun / Semi-Shade
Soil/Conditions: Moist / Well Drained
Special Features:
• Bird and Butterfly Attracting
• Hardy, but suffers when water-logged
• Screen plant
Garden Style:
- Gardening for Biodiversity
- Coastal Native
Early Settlers used it as substitute for hops in beer brewing and yeast to make bread