Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

Family:
Purple Giant Filbert

Family:
Betulaceae

Description:
The purple foliage of Purple Giant Filbert fades to bronze then dark green as the Summer progresses. The filbert is enclosed by a large husk (involucre) that extends beyond the fruit like a paper sack. Fruit set is enhanced by other trees in close proximity, as this early-blooming shrub is wind-pollinated in late Winter.

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