Dodonaea viscosa purpurea
Common name: Purple hop bush
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, also known as the luxurious Purple Hop Bush, is a swift-growing, evergreen shrub with lustrous copper-purple foliage and petite red-purple seeds that blossom in the summertime.
Features Size Can reach heights of up to 3 m and a width of 2 m
Growth rate Fast
Soil Prefers moist, well-drained soil, yet is adaptable to various soil types
Sunlight Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Withstands dry spells, pollution, coastal winds, and frost
Uses Ideal for hedging, screening, erosion control, low-water gardens, wind breaks, and native gardens
Maintenance Low-maintenance, but gentle pruning may be done in the spring Pests and diseases
Typically trouble-free, though scale may occasionally occur Fertilizer Use liquid feed and low-phosphorus slow-release fertilizer
The exquisitely lovely Purple Hop Bush is native to Australia and is extensively dispersed throughout the southern hemisphere. It can be discovered in every Australian
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MYRTACEA FAMILY
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