Plants > Shrubs

hazel 'Fuscorubra'

Corylus avellana 'Fuscorubra' (F)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Corylus
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

'Fuscorubra' is a large, multi-stemmed shrub to about 3.5m with deep purple foliage. Soft pinkish-purple catkins are produced in late winter or early spring, followed by edible, dark pinkish-red nuts

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most soils with reasonable drainage, in sun or light shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 7

Propagation

Propagate by layering or grafting

Pests

Can get caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies; squirrels eat the nuts

Diseases

Generally disease free, though could be affected by honey fungus, silver leaf and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years