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from "Mike Lyle" contains these words: Technical query. If a tree were coppiced early in life, might the shoots not grow together in the same way if subsequently left alone? No. The new branches would (in the case of oak) spread. New Lombardy poplar branches would grow straight up. -- Rusty Emus to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co full-stop uk http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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Jaques d'Alltrades wrote: The message from "Mike Lyle" contains these words: Technical query. If a tree were coppiced early in life, might the shoots not grow together in the same way if subsequently left alone? No. The new branches would (in the case of oak) spread. New Lombardy poplar branches would grow straight up. No, that is not right. Whether the oak would spread or go upwards would depend on the strain of oak and the conditions. It is very likely that one coppiced young would spread slightly, and then merge as it grew in width, leading to the effect observed. Yes, I know that oak is one of the trees that has a stronger primary/ secondary shoot distinction than most, but it isn't absolute and you don't see 2' high oaks where they have been browsed early in life. There are a few plants that do behave like that, I agree. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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