Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' is a striking ornamental hazel valued for its rich purple leaves, which provide strong contrast in the garden from spring through summer. In late winter, it produces attractive yellow catkins, adding early seasonal interest. Although it bears edible nuts, it is mainly grown for its decorative qualities and its role as a pollinator for other hazelnut varieties. Fully hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and suits a wide range of garden settings.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Yellow
Eventual Height
  • 4-8m
Flowering Month
  • February
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best foliage colour in full sun.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates clay, loam, and chalk. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; drought-tolerant once established, though growth improves with moisture in dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune in winter to remove dead or congested branches and maintain shape. Remove basal suckers if grown as a shrub.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; performs reliably in cold winters.

Feeding:
Mulch annually with organic matter or apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth.

Notes

Deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading habit.

Grown primarily for its deep purple foliage.

Yellow catkins appear in late winter to early spring.

Produces edible nuts, though yields are usually light.

Excellent ornamental plant and useful pollinator for other hazels.

Suitable for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and orchards.

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