Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its striking deep purple foliage. The long, narrow leaves have slightly wavy margins and develop their richest colour in cooler months, particularly when grown in full sun and poorer, free-draining soils.

Tough and reliable, it provides strong contrast in mixed shrub plantings and works well as a feature, screen or informal hedge. It thrives in exposed, coastal and dry conditions once established, making it a resilient choice for low maintenance landscapes.