Purple Hopseed Bush
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
SKU
3165
Great color show, bronzy-green foliage turns deep purple-red in fall; pinkish fruit brightens summer. Dense branches can be trimmed as hedge or espalier; unpruned it makes superb evergreen screen. Full sun. Fast grower to 12 feet tall, 6 to 8 feet wide. Seed grown.
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8 - 11 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | doh-don-EE-uh viss-KOH-suh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | As a background plant, this Hopseed Bush's bronze foliage will create a soft framework for more vivid flowers. Useful as a tightly spaced hedge in very hot climates for shelter from desert winds. Avoid planting this flammable shrub in high-fire hazard zones or near barbecues. Also, the papery seedpods will litter swimming pools. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
Provide a site with well-drained soil. Best foliage in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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