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"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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Remember that most sweet chestnuts can be coppiced if not let get
too old before doing so. That is an effective way of keeping their
height down.


But the roots will keep growing ...

No they won't, not if you keep the tree trimmed. They have no need to.

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Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm

Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano,
iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03)