Corylus maxima Purpurea

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Corylus maxima Purpurea, commonly known as the Purple-Leaved Filbert tree, is grown for its attractive foliage and interesting catkins. This deciduous tree typically grows to 6 m tall and the same wide bearing deep purple, serrated leaves held on multiple stems. Corylus maxima Purpurea is commonly grown as a specimen tree.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Corylus maxima purpurea, Purple-Leaved Filbert, Filbert Nut Tree, Corylus maxima, Corylus avellana purpurea, Corylus purpurea, Purple Leaved Filbert, Maxima purpurea, Corylus avellana maxima purpurea

Corylus maxima Purpurea Details

Corylus maxima Purpurea, commonly known as the Purple-Leaved Filbert tree, is grown for its attractive foliage and interesting catkins. This deciduous tree typically grows to 6 m tall and the same wide bearing deep purple, serrated leaves held on multiple stems. Flowers are produced in spring before the leaves emerge with pale yellow catkins resulting. These catkins age to brown and are held through most of the year. It grows best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun, noting that it is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Corylus maxima Purpurea is commonly grown as a specimen tree.