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