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Purple Hopseed Bush
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' Bush
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Bring beauty and drama to your garden with the colorful foliage of Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'. The Purple Hopseed Bush is the perfect landscaping shrub for hedges, borders, or anywhere in the garden. This versatile, evergreen Hopseed bush can be used as an accent plant, sheared into a hedge, shaped into a small tree, or left to grow naturally into a colorful, privacy screen. With its striking purple foliage and easy care, it will be a cherished addition to any landscape.
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' has narrow, greenish-bronze foliage that resembles willow leaves and the drama comes from the purple new growth. The color of the purple leaves is more vibrant and a deeper purple in cooler weather and full sun. Also known as the Purple-leafed Hop Bush, this evergreen shrub has tiny insignificant flowers in summer followed by clusters of pretty, pinkish papery seed capsules that attract birds to your garden. The dense, colorful foliage of the Purple Hopseed Bush, generates a pleasing aesthetic for any landscape.
This fast-growing, low-maintenance, large bush is the perfect option for anyone looking for a sustainable plant. Purple Hopseed Bush is drought tolerant once established and can help reduce water usage in your garden. Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is also salt tolerant and the ideal shrub in a coastal garden. The Purple Hopseed Bush is a colorful choice for a hedge, privacy screen, or border. Under optimal conditions, it can grow 2-3 ft. per year.
How big does the Purple Hopseed Bush grow?
It typically grows 10 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, forming an upright, dense shrub that can be kept smaller with light pruning.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Full sun is ideal for a rich purple color. It grows well in average, well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or rocky ground.
Does it need pruning or special care?
Minimal. Prune lightly in spring to shape or maintain size. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as it may not resprout easily.
Is the Purple Hopseed Bush good for hedges or screening?
Absolutely. Its upright, dense form makes it excellent for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and accent planting, all while adding rich color contrast to the landscape.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
8-12 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Pollinators
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