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CORYLUS maxima 'Purpurea'

Commonly known as Hazel nut, Purple-leaf filbert

Deep purple foliage in full sun

Further Reading....

Corylus - Growing Guide

£20.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - heart-shaped leaves to 14cm (5½in) long.
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - upright tree-like shrub. Pendent catkins 5-8cm (2-3in) long are purple-tinged as are fruit husks.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - for colour.
Additional Features - Good to know - - native to the Balkans, these nuts were traditionally brought into churches on Aug 20th, St. Philibert's Day.
Pests & Diseases - squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids .
Place of origin - south eastern Europe to Caucasus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple -
Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 4 - Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - does well in chalky soils.
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -