Purple Hazelnut Tree | Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
Striking purple-leaved nut tree
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Purple Hazelnut Tree
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
- This variety is a filbert (a type of hazelnut).
- A stunning deciduous tree (or shrub) with purple leaves.
- Grows to max. 6 x 4m and can be pruned smaller to fit any garden.
- Pale yellow catkins appear on the bare twigs from late winter into spring, attracting early pollinators.
- Harvest from late September.
- Self fertile - you only need one tree for a good crop.
- Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.
- Can be grown as a specimen tree or used for screening or hedging.
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Filberts are round, medium-sized tree nuts that come in a smooth hard wooden shell. They can be distinguished from cobnuts by their larger husks, but the main thing you need to know is that they're absolutely delicious!
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
You can grow the purple hazelnut tree in a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, ensuring it receives adequate water and occasional pruning to control its size.
How big does it get?
The Purple Hazelnut Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Purple Hazelnut in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The purple hazelnut tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Purple Hazelnut Tree needs regular watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week to support its striking foliage and nut production.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Purple Hazelnut Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The purple hazelnut tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C 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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