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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
Purple Hop Bush
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Uses: Hardy plant with beautiful rich purple/bronze foliage. Leaves turn reddish-purple during colder months. Can be used as a feature or as a hedge. Enjoys coastal areas if sheltered initially.
Regular tip pruning will promote growth and a bushy habit.

  • Height 2-3m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
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    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Sapindaceae
  • Botanical Name Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
  • Common Name Purple Hop Bush
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Dense
  • Landscape Coastal cliffs, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Brown
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)