Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (Purpurea Corylus, Purple-leaved Filbert.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Corylus |
| Species | maxima |
| Cultivar | 'Purpurea' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible nuts which can be eaten raw or roasted. Seeds produce an edible oil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -26 - -23 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 - -9 °F |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Shrub borders. |
| Propagation | Propagation by cuttings or grafting. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in chalky soil, in sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | May be prone to caterpillars, sawflies, and aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Broad, deep purple leaves to 12 cm in length. |
| Texture Description | Wood is soft and splits easily. |
Photographs
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’, form. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’, leaf. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’, leaf. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’, leaf. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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