Chipping branches

Xander_82

Hope this is the right place to ask. I have a small number of trees that need to be cut. Most will be used for firewood. I am wondering what to do with all the branches that will be too small for firewood. Is chipping them the best thing to do with them?

Chevy RV

Hello There,



The best thing to do with the little branches depends on the type of trees they are.

If they are hardwood, they can be chipped and are ideal for starting or boosting the fire or even mixed with coal to slow down your usage of coal.

Allow time afte cutting for the leaves / foliage die off the branches before you chip them as it fills up bags quickly and isn't much use for burning.

If they are Palms or Lime, they are not worth chipping as they will cause you too much hassle blocking the machine.

Regards,


Chevy RV

Xander_82

Chevy RV wrote: »

Hello There,



The best thing to do with the little branches depends on the type of trees they are.

If they are hardwood, they can be chipped and are ideal for starting or boosting the fire or even mixed with coal to slow down your usage of coal.

Allow time afte cutting for the leaves / foliage die off the branches before you chip them as it fills up bags quickly and isn't much use for burning.

If they are Palms or Lime, they are not worth chipping as they will cause you too much hassle blocking the machine.

Regards,


Chevy RV

Is it expensive to buy or hire a chipper? The trees are hardwoods. I have seen cheap garden mulchers- are these any use?

Oldtree

Or you could just stack them neatly butt end to one side and let them be, an ideal insect hotel.

btb

Xander_82 wrote: »

Is it expensive to buy or hire a chipper? The trees are hardwoods. I have seen cheap garden mulchers- are these any use?

Its approx 180e/day to hire engine driven chipper. You would want a lot of branches to justify this expense. The small electric ones are alright for small hedge clippings but not for any volume as just too slow.

Chevy RV

Hello Xander 82,


A mulcher effectively turns them into dust which will not burn easily.

Where are you based as i live near Tipperary and have a tractor driven one (PTO) which might suit?


Regards,


Chevy RV

ford2600

Are you near Clonmel? Have about ten horrible Leylandis to chip in Clonmel

Chevy RV wrote: »

Hello Xander 82,


A mulcher effectively turns them into dust which will not burn easily.

Where are you based as i live near Tipperary and have a tractor driven one (PTO) which might suit?


Regards,


Chevy RV

Xander_82

Unfortunately I'm down in Wexford. I'll have to think of somthing else as €80 per day is too steep for me.