Corylus ‘Purpurea’, commonly known as the Purple Filbert, is a striking ornamental and fruiting nut tree, supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall established plant in a substantial 5 litre pot. With its distinctive purple foliage and potential for home-grown nuts, it is an excellent choice for instant gardening, providing immediate colour, structure and interest within the garden.
Purple Filbert is particularly prized for its beautiful deep purple to burgundy foliage, providing superb contrast against traditional green planting throughout the growing season. Attractive catkins provide additional seasonal interest, while established plants can produce edible hazelnuts as they mature, combining ornamental beauty with productive garden value.
At approximately 40–50cm tall and established in a generous 5 litre pot, this is a substantial nursery-grown plant offering an excellent head start over smaller young trees. Its rich foliage makes it ideal for mixed borders, feature planting, edible gardens, wildlife gardens and informal screening, where it can develop into an impressive multi-stemmed specimen.
Plant Features:
Supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall established plant
Established in a substantial 5 litre pot
Excellent for instant gardening and immediate impact
Striking deep purple to burgundy foliage
Attractive seasonal catkins
Can produce edible hazelnuts as the plant matures
Combines ornamental colour with productive garden interest
Excellent for feature planting, borders and edible gardens
Generous 5 litre pot provides an excellent head start
Hardy and suitable for sun or partial shade
Please note: Plant height, shape, foliage colour, catkins, nut production and fullness will naturally vary depending on the individual plant and time of year. Purple Filbert is deciduous and will naturally lose its foliage during autumn and winter. Nut production depends on maturity, growing conditions and pollination, and plants are not guaranteed to be carrying nuts when supplied. Plants are carefully selected before dispatch to ensure they arrive ready to establish.
