Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Summer Widely planted in the streets

Widely planted in the streets of London and surprisingly well-behaved despite its large size

native species of maple traditionally used for hedgerows and informal hedging

Note: produces suckers

be shaped into a dense hedge

Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Summer Widely planted in the streetsA 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.