You probably have seen it, just not this big:). It has been used quite a bit in the Atlanta area in subdivision entrances and homes. The common name is Chinese Fringe Shrub.
There are at least 10 varieties that grow anywhere from 18" to 10 ft with various leaf colors ranging from deep purple to ruby to green.They will take sun or shade, with the purples fading a bit in the sunnier locations. The spring blooms are usually a fuchsia hot pink (the green leafed one
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has a white bloom). Here is a good link for a picture of a hedge in full bloom.
I like the foliage and color so much!
There are at least 10 varieties that grow anywhere from 18" to 10 ft with various leaf colors ranging from deep purple to ruby to green.They will take sun or shade, with the purples fading a bit in the sunnier locations. The spring blooms are usually a fuchsia hot pink (the green leafed one ...»
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/graphi...