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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Also Known As

  • Hop Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12'-16'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' plant details

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with purple and red foliage. In spring green and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: evergreen purple and red
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: green and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Purple Leaves, insignificant flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Hop bush. Purple foliaged shrub.

Gardening facts about Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' plant

How to Grow Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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