Corylus avellana - 'Purpurea' (Purple Leaved Hazel)

Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Compact Rounded Tree
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Ideal for fast growing screening; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

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Corylus avellana - 'Purpurea' (Purple Leaved Hazel)
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