Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

Purple-leaved filbert

Type: Tree, deciduous

Family: Betulaceae

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A deciduous shrub native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is distinguished by its large, deep purple leaves and edible hazelnuts. It supports squirrel and bird species.

Sources

[1] Preda, M. – Dicționar dendrofloricol, Ed. Științifică și Enciclopedică, București, 1989.
[2] https://powo.science.kew.org
[3] https://www.rhs.org.uk