I have a Contorta shrub next to my deck that I absolutely love for its
twisty shape in the winter (reminds me of bonsai). However, it tends
to grow wildly in the summer, becoming much larger than I would like.
Does anyone know the best approach to and time for pruning a Contorta?

Thanks in advance,
Jo Ann

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

Richard
http://www.arborsmith.com

Jo Ann

I would suggest before pruning woody plants (Most have branch collars) that
one would review the contents of this book.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/TPRUNING.html Maybe your library can
get it.


Sincerely,

John A. Keslick, Jr.
Beware of so-called TREE EXPERTS who do not understand TREE BIOLOGY!
www.treedictionary.com

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Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.
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"Jo Ann" wrote in message
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I have a Contorta shrub next to my deck that I absolutely love for its
twisty shape in the winter (reminds me of bonsai). However, it tends
to grow wildly in the summer, becoming much larger than I would like.
Does anyone know the best approach to and time for pruning a Contorta?

Thanks in advance,
Jo Ann

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
http://www.arborsmith.com