Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Purple Corkscrew Hazel
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
- A wonderful corkscrew hazel variety, ‘Red Majestic’ boasts intense purple foliage and charming, red-tinged winter catkins.
- The contorted stems, which corkscrew and wind with time, produce a lovely architectural form that looks especially impressive when bare in winter.
- A compact tree (which can develop an almost semi-weeping habit) growing to just a few metres tall, this plant makes a spectacular feature tree for smaller gardens.
- This variety is a recipient of the RHS’s Award of Garden Merit, an award conferred upon those plants shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
- Fully hardy and tolerant of various soils, this tree – also known as Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick – has twisted its way into our hearts!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Purple Corkscrew Hazel can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Purple Corkscrew Hazel typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 metres, with a similar spread of 2 to 3 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Purple Corkscrew Hazel prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Corkscrew Hazel prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Purple Corkscrew Hazel requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Purple Corkscrew Hazel should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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