weeping birches again!

[wetherby]

4 young trees were planted last autumn. From the answers I have had I think I shall have to take them down. I am wondering how long I could leave them in before they start making a real nuisance of themselves

[nonomaybe]

You can cut birches and train them: e.g. espalier style, particularly if the trees are in line or as hedging.They are quite versatile in that respect to being shaped but as posted on the other site, you'll get problems with the roots

[nonomaybe]

P.S. Any training that involves cutting should be done whilst the trees are dormant as they "bleed" copiously. Another thought; If the trees have only been planted for a year the roots may not have "travelled" too far so you could consider either moving them to a better place or, if you have a traditional garden centre nearby you may be able to do a swap for something else. If you are to move the trees again do it when they are dormant, and cut through the root area in a circle slightly larger that the original pot size as a minimum, a bigger rootball is always better, if you are feeling strong!!