Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' red purple leaves

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' Hazel bush in pot

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Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' Tree

Purple Twisted Hazel Trees

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Red-purple spring leaves turn purple-green in summer and autumn

Flowers Purple-red catkins in winter

Bark Contorted branches

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' is a small ornamental tree with deeply ribbed purple foliage. Leaves begin purple-red in spring, turning green with a purple flush in summer before changing to bronzed-purple and green in the autumn. The contorted branches look visually stunning in the winter and make a great architectural feature. Not only is the shape aesthetically pleasing, but in winter purple-red catkins emerge on bare branches and are followed by red nuts which are popular with wildlife.

Corylus 'Red Majestic' is a small bushy tree that reaches just 3 x 3 metres in 20 years. Its year-round interest including twisted branches and purple foliage make it popular as a small garden tree. This purple Hazel tree suits any soil type that is moist but well-drained in full sun or partial shade, with full sun giving the best purple leaf colour. Exposure isn’t a problem for this hardy little Hazel tree.

AKA Hazel Red Majestic, Purple leaved filbert, Twisted purple hazel tree, Red leaf filbert, Red twisted hazel

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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