Corylus avellana 'Purple Umbrella' - 1/2 STDS C10

Description
The Hazel 'Purple Umbrella'(s) (Corylus avellana) is an overhanging, deciduous large shrub with decorative, roundish, dark red leaves. It also bears yellow flowers from March to April. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and is approx. 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Hazel 'Purple Umbrella'(s) are dark red, roundish. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Hazel 'Purple Umbrella'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hazel 'Purple Umbrella'(s) is a large shrub that grows overhanging. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Corylus avellana 'Purple Umbrella'(s) is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, finely branched roots.