Anny's Purple Dream Hazel A beautiful purple leaved hazel with a compact columnar growth habit. Corylus avellana Anny's Purple Dream has stunning deep purple glossy leaves in spring and early summer. The foliage holds its gorgeous dark colours well into Autumn. The compact growth habit makes this a perfect plant for gardens of all sizes. Requires a moist, but well-drained soil. Anny's Purple Dream prefers a place in the sun or semi-shade. Site: Requires some shelterSoil: Any moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, some shadeSeason of Interest: Attractive foliage in Summer into AutumnHardiness: Hardy Height: 10ft (3m) Spread: 4ft (1.2m) Learn more about how to choose and grow hazelnuts and other nuts in our advice section and on our resources page.