Coppicing hazel question

[Rainbowmum]

I was doing some hazel coppicing on Sunday (and willow today) and wanted to know if you planted a bit of hael you have just coppiced, would it grow? I know willow can do this but don't know about other trees.
Louise x

[henrya]

Originally Posted by Rainbowmum

I was doing some hazel coppicing on Sunday (and willow today) and wanted to know if you planted a bit of hael you have just coppiced, would it grow? I know willow can do this but don't know about other trees.
Louise x

I don't think you would have much luck with Hazel (but there is no harm in trying!).

henrya

[Dorcas]

I would go for a no on this - but they make great walking sticks.

And not seen many walking sticks take root up t'north


runs and hides as bound to get bashed about for that comment lol

[Adam Cheeseman]

Hi Rainbowmum,

You certainly can get Hazel to strike if you stick into the ground, and it doesn't have to be too freshly cut either. The take-up rate is lower and slower than willow though. Don't forget to put it in the right way up as well.

My uncle used some hazel poles I had coppiced that were about 7ft long and an inch thick to grow his runners on. Most of the poles sprouted leaves.

The best way to propogate Hazel is to 'Layer' it. This involves bending thin, young branches over and scraping the bark off an area of the lower side. This branch you then stake down so that the bare patch is well covered with soil. In time this patch should start producing roots and eventually you can cut the branch between the patch and the parent tree so that you then have a 'new' young tree.

Cheers,

Adam

Originally Posted by Rainbowmum

I was doing some hazel coppicing on Sunday (and willow today) and wanted to know if you planted a bit of hael you have just coppiced, would it grow? I know willow can do this but don't know about other trees.
Louise x

[Jane_Russell]

If you take a lot of willow leaves and put them in around a hazel you are trying to strike, you may get better luck. For layering, make a cut in the underside of a piece you can stake down. wedge the cut open. A cut works better than a bark-scrape.

Jane

[Rainbowmum]

Thanks for your replies. I knew someone on here would have answers to my question

Louise x

[Jane_Russell]

Make your own rooting solution by filling a jar with willow leaves and covering with water. Set aside for a few weeks and then drain, reserving the liquid. LABEL the jar because the content is NOT to be ingested. Store where children and animals can't get at it.

Dip stems in the liquid when taking cuttings.

Actually before doing any of that you might need to check if it's 100% legal. I'm not sure what legislation has come in that might prevent it. Although how it would be policed and enforced is anyone's guess!!!

Jane

[mrs fish]

I didn't know that about willow leaves, do they have growth hormone in them?
I know about making fertilizer with comfrey or nettle leaves.
My garden is a willow tree so I will have to try that, thanks

[Jane_Russell]

Originally Posted by mrs fish

I didn't know that about willow leaves, do they have growth hormone in them?
I know about making fertilizer with comfrey or nettle leaves.
My garden is a willow tree so I will have to try that, thanks

Yes they do. That's why they strike so easily

Jane