No, it is a Corylus avellana -- a type of hazel, I believe --
considered a "specimen or shrub border" from what I've been able to
find on the Net (mine is a single, thriving specimen). Limiting new
growth is the goal I'm after.

Jo Ann

Arborsmith wrote:
Is that a Salix (willow) Contorta ?
In general prune in summer to limit growth, prune in winter to
encourage new growth.

Richard
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