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Purple Leaf Filbert 'Atropurpurea Superba'

Corylusmaxima

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Family

Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Corylus (KOR-ih-lus)

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Species

maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red

Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2015 | neutral

Michael Dirr says this is hardy to Z4, and that the purple leaf color fades quickly to green in the south. I've seen it in Boston with gr...Read Moreeen summer leaf color.

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Purple Leaf Filbert 'Atropurpurea Superba'

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