Stool Beds: How to propagate hazelnuts and other trees clonally on their own roots
You can propagate hazelnuts, chestnuts, and many other kinds of trees using stool beds! We use this method for clonal propagation, creating "self-rooted" trees, similar to layering. The resulting nursery stock is true to the named variety, and will be quick to produce nuts (or fruit) - unlike trees grown from seed. Since they are on their own roots, there is no risk of graft failure or incompatibility.