Can I Reverse Copice To Get A Tall Standing Tree

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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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/15/2021 @ 3:41 pm

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

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