“Corylus Maxima Purpurea commonly known as purple leaves Filbert is a large bushy, deciduous shrub or tree which has long branches of rounded, broad leaves which cover the branches in wonderful deep purple colour. The early part of the year, January through to March sees the Corylus Maxima Purpurea bloom drooping, light yellow catkins which will appear on leafless branches closely followed by edible nuts.”