I planted some native trees/shrubs as a hedge around our garden about three years ago, and they are now at the stage where some of the larger trees need cutting back (mainly the wild cherry and field maple, but some of the hawthorns need a trim too). The waste from these would all be woody, with stems up to around 20mm in diameter.
I'd like to be able to shred these and use the waste as mulch, but thought it might be useful to consult the forum hive mind before choosing what to buy. This shredder would only get used once or twice a year, and only then for a relatively small amount of waste, so I'm reluctant to invest a small fortune in a professional machine. Noise isn't really a problem, given the relatively short time it would get used. For convenience I'd prefer an electric unit, rather than an engine drive unit, but it does have to be man enough to handle woody stuff, not typical hedge trimmings..
Anyone got any recommendations, please?