Leylandi
simtra
I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
down to half their present height (18'). Firstly will this harm them in
any way, and secondly what is the best way to dispose of the 'trimmings'
(which will include trunks at least 9" in diameter)? I do not want to burn
them if possible. Any suggestions would be welcome.
miles
Morley
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At some expense, I've just bought stout posts had them cemented into the
ground and will grow roses and honeysuckle up them and along rope or chains
swagged between them to create a sort of 'arbour' effect which will also
give some privacy to the lawn at the side of the gate. I particularly
didn't want to use the normal trellis available as I wanted something a bit
different and I've done this before - it looks very effective. You could
perhaps use your trimmings for something similar, or as fence posts for
yourself or a friend? Morley
David Deutsch
In article <01bd7fd6$72cb58e0$0b1a...@ndu-simtra.simtra.org.uk>, "simtra"
<mi...@simtra.org.uk> wrote:
> I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
> down to half their present height (18'). Firstly will this harm them in
> any way, and secondly what is the best way to dispose of the 'trimmings'
> (which will include trunks at least 9" in diameter)? I do not want to burn
> them if possible. Any suggestions would be welcome.
>
> miles
These tress are best trimmed "all along" in small stages to achieve the
shape desired. Doing what you are doing could result in unappealing,
permanently bare branches. The rule of thumb with conifer pruning, is
never prune beyond where leaves/needles grow. If you stick to this rule,
there will re-growth. If you don't the branch just sits there, naked, and
does nothing.
If you have a chipper/shredder, these trimings can become beautiful mulch.
I suggest that anything larger than 9 centimetres should be cut into logs
for fireplace use (after drying our first of course). The only way to chip
such large items is through huge units that can cost many, many thousands
of pounds, which usually only are avilable to municipalities and such.
Smaller chippers may already be in use by a friendly neighbour who might
be willing to help you in exchange for the mulch?
Cheers,
David Deutsch
simtra
Have you thought of removing them altogether? - you might need a JCB!
Lesley Bird
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simtra
Chop the leylandi right back then with luck they will wither and won't
bother the neighbours
Barclay
simtra
Send bits to council dump ,if you cut into old wood regrowth will take
years.
frank
simtra
I do not agree with David. Either contact the council or hire a chainsaw
and trim gradually to the shape you require.
Jean
Chris French & Helen Johnson
>I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
>down to half their present height (18'). Firstly will this harm them in
>any way, and secondly what is the best way to dispose of the 'trimmings'
>(which will include trunks at least 9" in diameter)? I do not want to burn
>them if possible.
For the side branches etc. you could use a chipper/shredder to shred
them up fairly coarsley. HSS hire one for about £35 for a weekend that
will deal with stuff up to about 2 inches. The regular shape and
relative softness of the wood measns that confiers will shred quite
quickly.
This will get rid of the bulk of the stuff. You can then compost the
shreddings an use them as a mulch, or as we have done as a covering for
paths round the veg beds. We've just taken a few more trees down last
weekend and have a nice big heap which as already heated up nicely.
We will finish off the rest of the paths and use the rest for a mulch
underneath the bald beech hedge next year or somesuch.
As for the remaining logs, you could make a log pile, or maybe you need
some rustic poles :-), or just get rid of them
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Chris French and Helen Johnson
Leeds
simtra
miles
give them away
simtra <mi...@willsimtra.org.uk> wrote in article
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> I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
> down to half their present height (18'). Firstly will this harm them in
> any way, and secondly what is the best way to dispose of the 'trimmings'
> (which will include trunks at least 9" in diameter)? I do not want to
burn
simtra
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> I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
simtra
yes they will be severely stunted, ie by 50%. PS... they burn luvly!
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> I have some tall leylandi in my garden and I am thinking of trimming them
> down to half their present height (18'). Firstly will this harm them in
simtra
Hi Miles, I agree with Morleys reply get rid of them a JCB will do the job!
:-)
simtra
No harm will be done other than to the parts cut off. Such parts can be
taken down to the Local Authority Tip for shredding at no expense to
yourself. Roger
simtra
Should be trimmed in May or October. It will certainly harm them but
probably not kill them. To get rid of trimmings it would be best to hire a
shredder from a hire centre. Use as a mulch on acid loving plants only.
If you add to soil it will have a detrimental effect on other growing
plants. Do not burn - you might get a visit from the environmental health
office and face prosecution.
Paul Mc Cann
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incorporating them into the compost I'm slightly worried by your
statement re detrimental effect on other growing plants if added to soil.
In what way ?
Glad to hear they're good as a mulch for acid loving plants but would
like to know why.
Care to enlighten#n please ?
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Paul Mc Cann
Susan Carlson Dunn
On Thu, 21 May 1998 22:20:49 +0100, Paul Mc Cann wrote:
> Having just spent the evening shredding Leylandii trimmings and carefully
> incorporating them into the compost I'm slightly worried by your
> statement re detrimental effect on other growing plants if added to soil.
>
> In what way ?
Paul, I have been adding shredded leylandii to my compost heaps for
years and have never had any problems at all. I think that the
important things to remember are, firstly, that good compost is made
from a varied mix of plant material and, secondly, perhaps to allow
longer for the heap to rot down. If you have a vast quantity of
shredded leylandii, it might be better to store separately in black
binbags and incorporate into your heap(s) gradually over a few years.
HTH.
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