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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'

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  • Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’, commonly known as Purple Hopseed Bush, is a fast growing evergreen shrub that brings height, movement, and rich color into the landscape. It’s often used when you need quick screening without sacrificing style.
  • The foliage is narrow and elongated, with a deep burgundy to purple tone that intensifies in full sun. The leaves move easily in the wind, giving the plant a light, dynamic feel despite its height.
  • It naturally grows upright with a slightly open structure, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or creating vertical layers in a planting. It can be kept more formal with regular trimming or allowed to stay loose for a softer, more natural look.
  • Because of its speed and adaptability, it’s commonly used to establish privacy quickly while still fitting into a designed landscape.
  • Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’ grows best in full sun and prefers well drained soil. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and performs well in warm, dry conditions.
  • It typically reaches about 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, though it can be maintained smaller with pruning. It is well suited for USDA zones 9 through 11. The foliage is evergreen.
  • This plant has low toxicity and is generally safe for gardens with pets and children.
  • The flowers are small and not especially noticeable, but female plants may produce decorative, papery seed pods.
  • It is generally deer resistant.
  • Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’ fits especially well into Mediterranean, modern, and screening-focused garden designs, where its color and height can be used to create contrast and privacy.
  • It pairs well with plants like Westringia fruticosa ‘Smokey’ to create a cohesive, drought tolerant palette, Anigozanthos ‘Bush Gold’ to introduce bold vertical color, Grevillea species for textural contrast, and Agave desmettiana ‘Variegata’ to add a bright, structural focal point at the base.
  • Expert Tip:
  • Place this where you need fast coverage, because it fills in quickly and creates an effective screen in a short amount of time. Regular light pruning will help keep it dense and prevent it from becoming too open or leggy.
  • — Nick from Rooted Theory

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
Water Needs: Low, Low to Moderate
Mature Width: 7-9'
Bloom Season: Infrequent
Mature Height: 11-15'
USDA Zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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!

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