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Corylus 'Red Majestic'

hazel 'Red Majestic'

'Red Majestic is a compact, spreading to semi-weeping small tree with dark purple leaves, becoming green flushed as the season progresses and twisted branches. In late winter it bears purplish-pink catkins

Synonyms
Corylus 'Red Majestic'
Corylus avellana 'Contorta Red Majestic'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple
Summer Purple
Autumn Purple
Winter Purple
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Betulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
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

Tolerant of most soil types as long as well-drained; does well on chalky soils. For best leaf colour position in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by layering or by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 7

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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