Purple Umbrella Hazel Quite new to cultivation, bred in Hungary and quickly becoming a popular ornamental plant, Purple umbrella Hazel has lightly contorted weeping branches. In summer, young leaves are purple-red, while older leaves turn redish-green. In Autumn it has a quirky multi stemmed structure. Site: Requires some shelterSoil: Any well-drained soil, must not be too dampPosition: Best colour in full sunSeason of Interest: Summer foliage colourHardiness: Hardy Height: 6ft (2m) Spread: 3ft (1m)