Purple Leaved Hopseed Bush

Purple Leaved Hopseed Bush

5 Gallon
$49.90
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Purple Leaved Hopseed Bush
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Purple Leaved Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Year-Round Burgundy Foliage Color • Fast-Growing Drought-Tolerant Hedge • Tough & Adaptable Screen

$49.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Purple Leaved Hopseed Bush is a tough, versatile, and colorful workhorse for dry landscapes. Its narrow, leathery leaves provide a unique texture and shift from coppery-green in summer to rich burgundy-red in cooler weather. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and highly adaptable, it is an outstanding choice for creating a dense, colorful, low-water hedge, screen, or windbreak in full sun.

  • Provides year-round color interest with its slender, coppery-green leaves that deepen to a striking burgundy or purple-red hue in fall and winter, especially in full sun.

  • Grows rapidly into a dense, upright shrub or small multi-trunked tree, easily maintained as a formal or informal hedge with occasional pruning.

  • Exceptionally drought, heat, and wind tolerant once established, thriving in poor, well-drained soils with minimal water.

  • An excellent, low-maintenance alternative to traditional hedges for privacy screening, erosion control on slopes, or as a colorful background shrub.

  • Note: Like many drought-adapted shrubs, its foliage can be flammable. It is not recommended for planting in high fire-risk zones immediately adjacent to structures.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Narrow willow-like leaves (4") with waxy texture, transitioning from bronze-green to deep purple in cool weather.Fruit: Showy papery winged capsules in clusters, turning from green to pink.Habit: Upright growth with dense branching.Color: Most vibrant in full sun
  • Mature Size:Height: 12-20 ft.Width: 6-8 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (2-3 ft/year)
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Extreme drought tolerance.Wind and salt resistant.Erosion control champion.Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Colorful privacy screen.Windbreak hedge.Slope stabilization.Xeriscape accent
FAQs

Q: How do I prune it to make a thick hedge?
A: For a dense hedge, prune lightly several times during the growing season to encourage branching. For major shaping or size reduction, prune in late winter before new spring growth. It responds well to shearing.

Q: Will it keep its purple color in shade?
A: The most intense burgundy color develops in full sun. In partial shade, the foliage will remain more coppery-green with less pronounced purple tones.

Q: Are the seeds or plants toxic?
A: There are no widespread reports of significant toxicity to humans or pets. However, as with any ornamental plant, it’s best to prevent ingestion.

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Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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