Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea
(Ake Ake Purpurea)

Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea
(Ake Ake Purpurea)

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Details:

Type: Tree
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 5 m
Mature Width: 3 m
Site Condition: Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Drainage: Dry, Moist
Frosts: Half Hardy
Features: Drought tolerant. Suitable for hedging or shelter. Attractive to birds, insects and bees. Flower colour: Red. Foliage colour: Red. Native.

Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea, commonly called Ake Ake, is an 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.

Flowering: Spring - Summer [September - January]
Fruiting:    Summer - Autumn [November - April]

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