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Corylus maxima Purpurea
Corylus maxima Purpurea
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4 UK retailers
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Corylus maxima Purpurea is a garden tree suited to partial shade, growing to about 5m. Flowers appear from January and February. Nuts for squirrels and dormice, early pollen.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 5.0m tall × 4.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 jan,feb
Wildlife
🐝 Nuts for squirrels and dormice, early pollen
Compare Prices
Prices from 4 retailers
Prices last checked: 1 Oct 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Frank P Matthews | £60.00Checked 24 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Larch Cottage Nurseries Delivery charge varies | £34.99Checked 1 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Larch Cottage NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £27.00Checked 17 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£29.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
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Larch Cottage Nurseries
Delivery charge varies
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Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
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Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Plant Information
About this plant
Corylus maxima Purpurea is a garden tree suited to partial shade, growing to about 5m. Flowers appear from January and February. Nuts for squirrels and dormice, early pollen.
Latin Name
Corylus maxima Purpurea
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jan,feb
Mature Height
5.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Corylus maxima Purpurea online in the UK?
You can buy Corylus maxima Purpurea from 4 UK nurseries including Paramount Plants, Thompson & Morgan, Larch Cottage Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Corylus maxima Purpurea?
The scientific name for Corylus maxima Purpurea is Corylus maxima Purpurea.
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