Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' - 40-60 CM

Description
The Filbert 'Purpurea' (Corylus maxima) is an upright, umbrella-shaped, deciduous large shrub with decorative, roundish, black-red leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears red flowers arranged in catkins from March to April. These produce red-brown, round fruits from August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Corylus maxima 'Purple Filbert'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * red shoots * Shade tolerant, can be built over

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Filbert 'Purpurea' are black-red, roundish, alternate, serrated. Red shoots.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Filbert 'Purpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-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
To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.

Flower
The red flowers of Filbert 'Purpurea' appear in catkins from March to April.

Fruit
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' forms red-brown fruits. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' is a shallow-rooting plant.