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Purpurea
Corylus avellana Purpurea
Hazelnut
This large shrub has beautifully discolouring leaves, from purplish-red in spring to purple-brown in autumn. Flowers in February / March with graceful 'catkins'. Produces large, good-tasting hazelnuts in the autumn. This shrub attracts bees and butterflies.
Pollination
The Purpurea is self-pollinating, but more successful by cross-pollinating with other hazel trees. Also suitable as an ornamental shrub.
Pruning
The Purpurea is best pruned in autumn / winter. Make sure that the plant has a nice open structure. A hazel bears fruit on 1-year-old shoots that receive a lot of direct sunlight.
Fertilization
Give an organic-mineral fertilizer at the end of winter. Grows on almost any soil, is not susceptible to diseases and is hardy.
Information about this species
Species Hazelnut Variety Purpurea Habitat Sun/part shade Flowering period February/March Picking September/October Pruning December/March Height Shrub: 2.5 - 3m