CORYLUS maxima 'Purpurea'
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CORYLUS maxima 'Purpurea'
Commonly known as Hazel nut, Purple-leaf filbert
Deep purple foliage in full sun
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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, silver leaf, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
South eastern Europe to Caucasus. -
DeciduousHeart-shaped leaves to 14cm (5½in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Serrate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright tree-like shrub. Pendent catkins 5-8cm (2-3in) long are purple-tinged as are fruit husks.
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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.
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilDoes well in chalky soils.
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
3m (10ft)
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Corylus - Growing Guide