Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' - 40-60 CM

Description
These produce red-brown, round fruits from August. The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * red shoots * shade tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Filbert 'Purpurea' is upright and umbrella-shaped in structure.

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 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.