Cutting back Ash and Hawthorn
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Western Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 13 Location: West of Ireland
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject: Cutting back Ash and Hawthorn |
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I have a lovely hedge of mixed Ash and Hawthorn, which I'm very fond of.
However, my 'leader' wants one particular Ash and a Hawthorn severely cut back, as they're blocking the light into the kitchen. Reluctantly, I've agreed (since it'll save others from the same fate).
So, help please.
When is best to cut back - autumn or spring ? Is it important to cut trunks diagonally, rather than striaght across ? Should I apply some kind of sealant to the cut to protect the trees from disease or death ? Any help please. The diameter of both is ca. 8 - 10 cm, so not big or old trees. Thanks. _________________ Teach me. |
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Belfast Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Location: County Limerick
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:20 am Post subject: |
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" Crataegus (hawthorn, May)
The ideal time to prune hawthorn is once the fruit has been eaten by resident birds and other garden wildlife, but before early spring. Most forms require minimal pruning, other than the removal of broken, diseased or crossing branches. Encourage them to form a single-leader standard tree by removing lower branches as the tree matures until there is a clear trunk about 2m high. Alternatively, cut back a recently planted hawthorn to encourage it to produce a multi-stemmed tree ideal for use in a naturalistic planting or wild area of the garden. Trim hedges in summer. "
http://www.horticulture2.co.uk/tips.html
How to prune your plants properly
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-prune-your-plants-properly-14998/ |
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kindredspirit Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

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Foxylock Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Would coppicing be a possibility ? |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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kindred spirit is right the Ash and hawthorn are both hardy specimens and could be cut at any time but best done between November and March. No need for a sealant and sloped cut is better than horizontal.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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Western Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 13 Location: West of Ireland
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks folks. _________________ Teach me. |
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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