Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Nut the young foliage is tinted

the young foliage is tinted a lustrous bronze

Leaves emerge coppery-brown

corrugated bark and leathery evergreen leaves

single flowers with bright yellow stamens in May-June framed by colourful maroon bracts

Decorative bark for winter interest

Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Nut the young foliage is tintedA very small upright tree or large shrub producing purple tinged catkins in late winter, followed by deep purple, heart shaped foliage in summer with curious and striking purple tinged fruit husks in late summer which ripen to edible hazelnuts by autumn. Ideal for chalky soils or sunny gardens with limited space; exposed or sheltered. Very hardy.