Willows are pleached. Sugar maple whips are left to grow into full size trees within the hedge (may receive lateral pruning in future). Balsam poplar are left to grow above hedge height, and have since been pollarded on 2 year cycle to harvest resin from winter buds.
First year's early growth of Layed Hedge
by dan t
Aug 30, 2023
Willows are pleached. Sugar maple whips are left to grow into full size trees within the hedge (may receive lateral pruning in future). Balsam poplar are left to grow above hedge height, and have since been pollarded on 2 year cycle to harvest resin from winter buds.