Filbert Tree 'Purple Filbert'

Code: NUT005

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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

A very attractive filbert producing striking long red catkins, rich purple foliage and very tasty nuts with red husks and thin shells. Grown as much for its ornamental value as for its nut production.

Available for delivery: late November/December - early May.

Cobnuts and filberts are both similar types of hazelnut. Easy to grow, they are both productive and ornamental and take up little room in the garden. The catkins provide some late winter cheer to the garden. Two varieties should be planted next to one another to ensure cross-pollination. The nuts are usually eaten ‘green’ in September when they are succulent with a delicate flavour. They can also be collected for winter storage and are delicious roasted. Trees are supplied bare rooted and are approximately 90-120cm (3-4ft) tall on despatch. Pot grown cobnut and filbert bushes are available for despatch throughout the year.

Why choose a cobnut tree?

Cobnuts and filberts are remarkably easy to grow and require minimal space, making them perfect for gardens of all sizes. Imagine the joy of harvesting fresh nuts from your very own tree come September, or the winter charm of catkins adorning your garden.

Our range of cobnut trees:

‘Cosford’: Renowned for its exceptionally sweet flavour and thin shells, this cobnut bush is a favourite among nut enthusiasts.
‘Kentish Cob’: A commercial favourite, this heavy cropping filbert bush produces large, flavourful nuts.
‘Purple Filbert’: A stunning ornamental variety with striking red catkins and purple foliage, perfect for adding visual interest to your garden.
Red Filbert ‘Rote Zellernuss’: Combines beauty and taste with its claret red catkins and delicious red-skinned nuts.

Planting your cobnut tree

For optimal pollination and nut production, we recommend planting at least two different varieties.

To ensure the best start for your cobnut tree, we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting, as recommended by the RHS.

From garden to table

Harvest your cobnuts when the husks begin to turn yellow in late September. Alternatively, store them for winter and enjoy them roasted – a perfect accompaniment to a cosy evening by the fire.

Ready to embark on your nut-growing journey? Browse our selection and find the perfect cobnut or filbert bush for your garden. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just buying a tree; you’re investing in years of nutty delight and garden beauty.

For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.

If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.

Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.

Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.

Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.

Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.

Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).

Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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