In article , Franz Heymann notfranz.
writes
Would I ruin a Corylus avellana "Contorta" if I prune it so hard that it has
effectively been coppiced some time between now and just after New Year's
Day?

Seems a pity, to coppice it just before the only time of year when it
looks good.

I'd be worried that when it re-grew it would only produce straight
sticks. Mine seems very keen on throwing up straight stems from the
bottom.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm