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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Corylus maxima Purpurea
Scarlet Hazel Tree
Flower Color
Description
'Purpurea' is a large deciduous shrub to 6m, with broad, deep purple leaves to 12cm in length. Pendulous pale yellow catkins on leafless twigs in late winter are followed by edible nuts concealed by a tubular husk
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensWildflower meadowLow MaintenanceHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3L2048V | H: 90cm | €26.47 |
| 3L2048L | H: 60cm | €11.14 |
| 3L2048R | H: 60cm | €10.56 |
| 3L2048N | H: 60cm | €10.03 |
| 3L2048LB | H: 60cm | €9.45 |
| 3L2048U | H: 60cm | €8.97 |
| 3L2048UB | H: 60cm | €8.44 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.