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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Feb 27, 2008

I was at the Seattle Arboretum on the weekend and noticed this Corylus maxima 'Atropurpurea Superba' which was quite stunning. I believe it's also got purple leaves. Just thought I'd share.

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Feb 27, 2008

close-up.

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victorgardener Lower Hudson Valley, NY(Zone 6b) Feb 27, 2008

Very nice!

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June_Ontario Rosemont, ON(Zone 4a) Feb 27, 2008

Lovely! I wonder if it would be hardy for my zone.

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Feb 27, 2008

Considering how nice it is, I'd give it a try and try and protect it. Not sure where to get it from.

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alicemv Aquebogue, NY(Zone 6a) Feb 28, 2008

The Corylus maxima purpurea has purple leaves and thrives in full sun to part shade in zones 4-8.
I wanted one myself for the corner of my house. But they say these are best for hedges......?
They can be very attrctive.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Feb 28, 2008

Wow...I may have to get one of those for myself! It's beautiful.

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mrs_colla Marin, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 08, 2008

Ecrane, I got mine from Forestfarm, and I also have the other purple leaf one "Ruby".
They were small but growing great!
http://www.forestfarm.com/search/closeup.asp?PlantID=coav192

Christie

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