Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' - established plant in late summer
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' - established plant in late summer

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

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(Contorted Purple-leaved Hazel) A handsome new introduction to the United Kingdom, Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' is a contorted hazel with beautiful, deep purple leaves in spring and summer.

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A handsome new introduction to the United Kingdom, Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' is a contorted hazel with beautiful, deep purple leaves in spring and summer. The twigs and branches have the same intricately contorted appearance and masses of small, pink/purple catkins appear in later winter or early spring.

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' is an eye-catching garden plant with year round interest.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: January to March (Catkins).
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'  grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, densely branching shrub with contorted, twisting stems.
    • Height: up to 3 m (10 ft).
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Notes: The twisted stems of Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' can be used to help create eye-catching flower arrangements.
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Ornamental Bark, Catkins, Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Purple/Red

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