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Purple-Leaved Filbert

Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea'

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Overview

The Purple-leaved Filbert, or Corylus maxima 'Purpurea', is a striking ornamental shrub distinguished by its rich, purple foliage. This deciduous plant can reach up to 15 feet in height and width, offering a rounded form with cascading branches. In early spring, showy catkins emerge, preceding the leaves, which transition to a greenish hue by summer. Ideal for adding contrast in borders, it thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders, it thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun; a cultivar

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — It prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil conditions
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — shrub / tree for full or half
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — is a striking ornamental shrub distinguished by its rich
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — growing at a moderate rate; shrub / tree with green and yellow blooms
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — This deciduous plant can reach up to 15 feet in height and width; growing at a moderate rate
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — this shrub is relatively low-maintenance
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — though it thrives in well-drained, image 38
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — which provides a dramatic contrast to the surrounding greenery
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — In early spring, showy catkins emerge, preceding the leaves, which transition to a greenish hue, image 29
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — is a striking ornamental shrub distinguished by its rich; in early spring, showy catkins emerge, preceding
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — to maintain its health and vibrant leaf color.<br><br>In addition to its foliage
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — This deciduous plant can reach up to 15 feet in height and width
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — deep purple foliage throughout the growing season; which provides a dramatic contrast to the surrounding
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — shrub / tree with green and yellow blooms
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