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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Shrub

Name: Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CMP.B.10.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Purple Leaved Filbert

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Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Purple to dark green leaves (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

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Planting & Care

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Description

Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' is a lovely shrub with heart shaped foliage that is rich chocolaty purple in spring and summer fading slightly to a dark green / purple in late summer. In the late winter or early spring, long claret red /purple catkins are produced which look striking against the trees bare form. These are followed by edible nuts in autumn.

This shrub will grow to a maximum of 5 x 3 metres in 20 years and makes a great impact in any garden where there is space for this size of shrub but it can easily also be kept at a much more modest size (Hazels take very well to pruning). This tough deciduous plant will tolerate any soil type that is moist but well-drained in full sun or partial shade. Full sun will give the best purple leaf colour. Exposure isn’t a problem for this lovely purple leaved shrub.

AKA Purple leaved filbert, Purple leaf filbert, Corylus maxima 'Purple Filbert'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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