Origin: Germany. Derives from a cross
between Corylus avellana “Contorta” and
Corylus maxima “Purpurea”. From the first it
takes the shape of twisted branches,
spectacular catkins in spring, but red. From
Corylus maxima “Purpurea” it takes the
reddish-purple colour of the large,
deciduous leaves and the fruit with reddish
shell. Valuable to florists because of the
colour of the catkins and fruit.