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Mystery Tree at new house

10 years ago

There is a tree at my new house with a gnarly trunk and numerous branches growing out the sides. It looks kind of like a fruit tree but I've never seen one like this. Unfortunately I haven't seen it through the entire year and don't know if it fruits. It looks like the buds are starting to flower now. I'm just wondering if it needs any special training because it looks like the previous owners did some pruning. I'll post more pictures in the reply (I can't figure out how to post multiple pictures). Can anyone help?

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musfuro
Original Author
10 years ago
Another pic of the tree
musfuro
Original Author
10 years ago
Looks like this first pic didn't load...
musfuro
Original Author
10 years ago
Another
gregorson
10 years ago
Coryllis Avelana Contortia ?
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
10 years ago
Yes - it looks like contorted hazel to me too. And it's been badly hacked about by somebody.

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