Can I Reverse Copice To Get A Tall Standing Tree

Question

I have a number of previously copiced clumps which I wish to encourage to become tall standing trees. Can I cut away all smaller growth leaving one or two of the biggest and will those remaining grow into a full tree? The tallest trunks are currently about 20ft tall. They may be Hazel.

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Answer 1

Yes. They often grow to about 30 feet tall. This article should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/pruning-a-shrub-into-a-tree.htm