On Apr 4, 9:45*pm, Andrew May wrote:
On Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:24:51 -0700, harry wrote:
Willow can grow really *strongly, you will need to be prepared for some
serious wood cutting in only a short time. *The roots may block your
stream/ditch too.
I have willow in my garden with trunks 8-9" diameter and twenty feet
high. *They are about six years old.

Oh, I realise that. That is why I was planning on planting two rows and
coppicing them alternate years. That way they shouldn't have too much
chance of getting out of hand.

I was hoping I might get some recommendations as to the best varieties
for this, or a viable alternative that will satisfy the same requirements
in the same location. Janet's Cornuses (Cornii?) might be an alternative
if I can find one that grows fast enough to achieve the height.

Andrew

If you want something that grows well, have a look aboout & see what's
doing good in your vicinity. One of the willows, one of the poplars,
ash, hazel etc.
These all are good fast growing coppicers.
Nurseries have very fast growing ones for coppicing. I have black
poplar and "pussy willow".
Take up basket weaving as a hobby. :-)