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Bill Grey wrote:
"beccabunga" wrote in message
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No. Hazels are natural shrubs, like bay, and WILL sucker. Just
prune them out, if they get in the way.

Or coppice the hazel, which will provide you with bean poles, pea
supports and supports for your herbaceous border.

....Not to mention staves for walking sticks if you're inclined to have a go
at making some

Or even firewood and timber large enough to build small houses
from :-) I pruned mine a few years ago with a 30" bowsaw and got
logs up to 9" in diameter - admittedly, it had been there for 25
years.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.