Q.Corylus Avellana Contorta Has A Straight Shoot
Hello there. I just bought a Corylus avellana contorta and I have planted it.. however I have noticed that it has a very straight shoot coming from the ground next to main stem/ trunk .. it has the same leaves but is very straight.. do I need to cut it off ? Many thanks Joana
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Answered on May 4, 2020
Yes, those are suckers form the root and they will take over your tree, eventually. You will want to cut them off.
Here is an article for more information:
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