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**dolanbaker** · 07-09-2012, 20:32

I got round that issue by picking different types from around the area, unfortunately I included a lot of slow growers in the mix

, so i will replace most of those this winter.

staff1986 · 13-12-2012, 19:51

im thinking of getting in on the renewable wood burning scene. i have a little over an acre around the back of the house. at the moment it is left to the wild, covered in long grass really for the past 5years. it used to be used for growing corn. my question is this: would i need to clear out the grass around the area i plan to grow the trees?

I would rather keep the field the way it is in terms of grass cover because of any wildlife that may be living in there.

10-10-20 · 13-12-2012, 21:13

Pretty much yes, you need to provide light so not to smother the early shoots.
But you could create a meadow instead. Loads of guides online.

El Kabong! · 13-12-2012, 21:37

Hi,

The field I got was pretty much unused for 4-5 years. Quite heavy grass. I cut it all back as it would crowd out the young shoots.
Once the willow has established it will crowd out the undergrowth itself.

staff1986 · 09-01-2013, 22:23

thanks for info. will hopefully b under way feb / march

daisymac · 03-02-2013, 21:01

Thanks for the useful factsheets on willow growing. We are trying to get a plantation growing during our self-build so that its at least established when we move in. Lots of willow in the hedges around the site, so will hopefully use whats there.
Any hints on which ones are the slow growerrs would be great, dolanbaker!
Another question - is willow only useful as woodchip? Or does it get big enough for use in a log boiler?

**dolanbaker** · 03-02-2013, 22:55

Re: Slow growers, it appears that the rounder the leaf, the slower it grows, not very scientific, but just based on observations. There are a lot of hybrids out there.

paddy147 · 05-02-2013, 00:20

Wouldnt you need to let the willow season though??

As let is season dry when you have cut it up for firewood so it has a low moisture content and is good to burn?????.

daisymac · 05-02-2013, 11:43

Yes paddy - between growing and seasoning, we are presuming it will be at least 5 years before we have anything for the boiler! (are we right?)
Luckily we have some supply for the meantime, but willow is certainly one of things things that needs forward planning

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07-09-2012, 20:32	#46
dolanbaker Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: T�im i mo ch�na� i mBaile �tha Luain,Co.Ros Com�in Posts: 12,493 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Home Appliances	I got round that issue by picking different types from around the area, unfortunately I included a lot of slow growers in the mix , so i will replace most of those this winter.

13-12-2012, 19:51	#47
staff1986 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Loch Garman Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	im thinking of getting in on the renewable wood burning scene. i have a little over an acre around the back of the house. at the moment it is left to the wild, covered in long grass really for the past 5years. it used to be used for growing corn. my question is this: would i need to clear out the grass around the area i plan to grow the trees? I would rather keep the field the way it is in terms of grass cover because of any wildlife that may be living in there.

13-12-2012, 21:13	#48
10-10-20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Dublin Posts: 1,718 Adverts \| Friends	Pretty much yes, you need to provide light so not to smother the early shoots. But you could create a meadow instead. Loads of guides online.

13-12-2012, 21:37	#49
El Kabong! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 136 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, The field I got was pretty much unused for 4-5 years. Quite heavy grass. I cut it all back as it would crowd out the young shoots. Once the willow has established it will crowd out the undergrowth itself.

09-01-2013, 22:23	#50
staff1986 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Loch Garman Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	thanks for info. will hopefully b under way feb / march

03-02-2013, 21:01	#51
daisymac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks for the useful factsheets on willow growing. We are trying to get a plantation growing during our self-build so that its at least established when we move in. Lots of willow in the hedges around the site, so will hopefully use whats there. Any hints on which ones are the slow growerrs would be great, dolanbaker! Another question - is willow only useful as woodchip? Or does it get big enough for use in a log boiler?

03-02-2013, 22:55	#52
dolanbaker Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: T�im i mo ch�na� i mBaile �tha Luain,Co.Ros Com�in Posts: 12,493 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Home Appliances	Re: Slow growers, it appears that the rounder the leaf, the slower it grows, not very scientific, but just based on observations. There are a lot of hybrids out there.

05-02-2013, 00:20	#53
paddy147 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,903 Adverts \| Friends	Wouldnt you need to let the willow season though?? As let is season dry when you have cut it up for firewood so it has a low moisture content and is good to burn?????.

05-02-2013, 11:43	#54
daisymac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	Yes paddy - between growing and seasoning, we are presuming it will be at least 5 years before we have anything for the boiler! (are we right?) Luckily we have some supply for the meantime, but willow is certainly one of things things that needs forward planning