Corylus avellana Atropurpurea 5 fresh seeds. Purple leaves hazelnut seeds

🌱 Corylus avellana Atropurpurea — Purple Hazel

Corylus avellana Atropurpurea is a 5-pack of fresh seeds from the Nut-bearing category. This variety is known for its beautiful, tall shrub with purple leaves, making it a decorative addition to any landscape.

🌿 Botanical Description

Corylus avellana Atropurpurea is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 4-6 meters tall, with a spreading, obovate crown and an umbrella-like shape. The leaves are rounded with a sharp edge, smooth, and sawn, with pronounced venation. They have a metallic sheen and are a deep red-purple color. The flowers are male, yellow catkins that appear in late spring, and the fruits are cylindrical nuts covered in red Pluska. The plant is not particularly whimsical and is resistant to air pollution, but it does require proper agricultural techniques for rapid development.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: early to mid-spring or November, pre-treatment: stratification not required.
• Germination temperature and time: 10-15°C, 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: young plants require regular watering, while adults should only be watered during dry summers. Feed with urea solution in early spring and phosphorous fertilizers in autumn.
• USDA Hardiness Zone and frost tolerance: 4-8, tolerates frost but may not produce fruit after very cold winters.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Corylus avellana Atropurpurea is native to Europe and Western Asia, growing in woodland edges, hedgerows, and scrublands. It prefers well-drained soil and a cool, moist climate.

✨ Interesting Facts

Corylus avellana Atropurpurea has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The nuts are edible and a good source of protein and healthy fats. The plant is also used in landscape design as a contrasting spot in groups or as a single specimen.