dodonaea purpurea
Dodonaea purpurea, also known as Dodonaea viscosa purpurea or Purple Ake Ake, is a striking New Zealand native shrub prized for its rich, deep purple foliage and adaptability. Whether you’re seeking to add colour contrast in your garden, create a hardy hedge, or plant a windbreak, Dodonaea purpurea delivers both beauty and practical benefits. As an evergreen with slender leaves and a bushy form, this variety thrives in a range of environments—including coastal sites and urban gardens—making it a popular choice for Kiwi landscapes.
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)
Purple Hop Bush, Purple AkeAke
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea purpurea is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. The versatility and excellent aesthetics of this plant make it very popular with landscape designers and gardeners alike.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
