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[Del Stubbs <northernlights2n@yahoo.com>]

Tanis, I have lots of clonal poplar to clear around my orchards, I have never 
heard of
this idea, can you explain more?  I don't see the logic behind the 24 hour 
period.  
Curious, Del

> tanis cuff wrote:
> Another method, supposed to be especially effective on clonal patches 
> (example: poplar, black locust)-- cut at waist to shoulder height one day, 
> next day (as close to 24 hours as practical) cut at ground level.  I think 
> this is for the growing season, not for dormant.  I haven't tried this, but 
> neighbors have, and said they liked the results.


Del Stubbs  http://www.pinewoodforge.com   zone 3   N. MN

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