Corylus avellana 'Fuscorubra' (F)
hazel 'Fuscorubra'
A large, multi-stemmed shrub to about 3.5m tall, with deep purple foliage. Soft pinkish-purple catkins are produced in late winter or early spring, followed by edible, dark pinkish-red nuts
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Red | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Red | ||
| Winter | Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Corylus are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad leaves, and showy male catkins in early spring, followed by edible nuts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most soils with reasonable drainage, in sun or light shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies. Squirrels like to feed on the nuts
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, silver leaf and powdery mildews
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