{"product_id":"corylus-maxima-purpurea-20-litre-pot","title":"Corylus Maxima Purpurea 20 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorylus maxima ‘Purpurea’ – Purple-Leaved Hazel with Seasonal Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorylus maxima ‘Purpurea’, commonly known as Purple Hazel, is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its deep purple foliage and ornamental seasonal features. The large rounded leaves emerge rich burgundy-purple in spring, maintaining strong colour through much of the growing season before gradually softening to bronze and greenish tones later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts naturally bushy, multi-stemmed habit makes it ideal for screening, woodland planting, and mixed shrub borders, where the dark foliage creates dramatic contrast against lighter planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn late winter to early spring, long decorative yellow catkins appear along the bare branches, adding valuable early-season interest before the leaves emerge. Mature plants may also produce edible hazelnuts in autumn, enclosed in attractive reddish husks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardy and easy to grow, Purple Hazel thrives in sun or partial shade and performs well in most fertile, well-drained soils. Its vigorous growth and tolerance of pruning make it suitable for informal hedging and larger landscape planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBold, versatile, and full of seasonal character, Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’ is an excellent choice for adding foliage contrast and wildlife value to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinter: Decorative yellow catkins appear on bare branches.\u003cbr\u003eSpring: Rich purple foliage emerges strongly.\u003cbr\u003eSummer: Dense dark foliage provides contrast and screening.\u003cbr\u003eAutumn: Edible hazelnuts and warm foliage tones develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurple foliage – Rich seasonal leaf colour.\u003cbr\u003eDecorative catkins – Early seasonal interest.\u003cbr\u003eEdible hazelnuts – Ornamental and productive.\u003cbr\u003eBushy habit – Excellent screening plant.\u003cbr\u003eWildlife friendly – Supports birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening – Dense informal boundary planting.\u003cbr\u003eWoodland gardens – Naturalistic schemes.\u003cbr\u003eFeature foliage planting – Strong colour contrast.\u003cbr\u003eMixed hedging – Adds seasonal interest.\u003cbr\u003eWildlife gardens – Habitat and food source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun\/Position: Sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Fertile, well-drained soil preferred.\u003cbr\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.\u003cbr\u003eCare: Prune lightly if required to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBirch trees – Contrasting bark and foliage.\u003cbr\u003eCornus – Strong winter stem colour combinations.\u003cbr\u003eEvergreens – Enhances purple foliage tones.\u003cbr\u003eGrasses – Softens larger planting schemes.\u003cbr\u003eNative hedging – Wildlife-friendly planting combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56619644453190,"sku":"172707","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/07b5904c-c8dd-4dda-b443-2fbd66befca8.jpg?v=1779352554","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/corylus-maxima-purpurea-20-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}