Purple Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea

Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea
Purple Hopseed Bush  - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea

Purple Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea

  • Purple Hop Bush (Hopseed Bush) has attractive bronze colored foliage. Can be used as a hedge. Great shrub to screen property lines and unsightly neighboring views. It will grow more columnar and can be trimmed as a hedge if desired, although a more natural pruning is recommended for this shrub.  Dodonaea is very drought tolerant and is suitable for Xeriscape.  USDA Zone: 8-11.
  • 1 gallon sizes come approximately 10-15 inches, 5 gallon sizes come approximately 32-46 inches, 15 gallon sizes come approximately 5-6 feet.  Plant in full sun.  The more sun the Dodonaea receives the more brilliant the copper coloration will be.   

 

Note:  5 gallon sizes may range from 2.5 to 3.5 feet tall.  15 gallon sizes may range from 4.5 to 5' by 14" wide.  24 inch boxes may come approximately 7-8 tall by 20" wide. The growth between a 15 gallon and 24" box is approximately 3 years. Note that a 25 gallon tub may be substituted for a 24" wood box In some cases. 

These are averages.  Please inquire if you desire a more specific current height spec.  


Foliage: Evergreen

Sun Exposure: Full Sun/lite Shade

Water Needs: Low/moderate

Bloom Season: Infrequent

Mature Height: 11-15'

Mature Width: 7-9'

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Xeriscape, Woodland Garden, Southwestern Garden, Mediterranean & Tuscan Garden, English & Cottage Garden, Hedge Plants


Proper planting technique will help your plants thrive! Follow these simple steps to help your plants establish quickly, develop a strong root system, and live longer:

  • Properly dig the hole
  • Amend the soil to suit each particular plant
  • Place the plant and backfill the soil
  • Provide ample water for each particular plant
  • Review our how to plant guide!

For detailed information, please download our planting guides:

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List of delivery zones and rates.
Delivery Zone Delivery Rate
Zone 1 $69.00
Zone 2 $89.00
Zone 3 $109.00
Zone 4 $139.00
Zone 5 $179.00
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