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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'



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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
Purple-leaved European filbert

Opening a few days later than the other shrubby species, the monoecious flowers are comprised of reddish brown male catkins and female flowers that are small red stigmas and styles extended from the buds.

 
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