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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberries) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (Purple-leafed Hop-bush) - This rapid growing, evergreen shrub reaches 12 to 16 feet tall and about as wide - more upright when young - spreading out with age. Narrow bronzy-green 4 inch long leaves turn purple with cooler weather. Tolerates some shade but color is better if grown in full sun. Tiny green flowers in clusters mid-summer followed by brown maple-like seed capsules in late summer. Provide a well-draining soil, drought tolerant once established but looks best with occasional deep water. Ideal for use as a specimen or as an informal hedge or screen. Prune for structure in fall and winter. Tolerates shearing during the growing season. This plant has a very wide distribution - it is considered native throughout the southwest US and northern Mexico but varieties and subspecies are found throughout the tropics and sub-tropics . We have listed this plant as cold hardy to about 10-15° F but were recently notified of a young planting that succumbed after temperatures reached 16° F in Los Alamos, California during the January 2007 freeze.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' .
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