Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Family: (Sapindaceae)

Tender Shrub to 10′. Hopbush. New Zealand. An attractive, evergreen shrub with elliptical, wavy margined, aromatic, purple-bronze leaves. The flowers, though small, produce an abundance of winged, papery, hop-like fruits. Grown widely throughout the tropics and was used for brewing beer by early European settlers. Foliage may turn lighter green in winter or if not grown in full sun. Makes a striking conservatory plant. 3 & T3