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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Attractive brown flaky bark. The long shining leaves are purple-red, intensifying in colour in winter. The seed capsule is most attractive in the autumn. Wind resistant, and grows in coastal sites. Good for shelter in light sandy soils. Very hardy for establishing in difficult soil.

Genus

Dodonaea

Species viscosa

Cultivar 'Purpurea'

Common name

Ake Ake

Family name

Sapindaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

4 m

Width

2 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil

Moisture

Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Garden Style

Indigenous / Texture

Plant Type

Trees