Beech hedging is commonly known for its stunning autumn colour, with the green leaves transforming into a glowing copper colour, crisping as the seasons change. Fagus sylvatica is a native species so it will thrive in many different planting positions and can handle the varying, sometimes harsh, British weather.
Although Beech is a deciduous species, if pruned at the right time in late summer , new growth will appear before the hedging plant becomes dormant. It is this new growth that is retained throughout winter, displaying the warm copper hue. Beech hedge plants can tolerate both sunny and partially shades sites, making it ideal for smaller gardens that may not get much sun exposure. Purple Beech provides a striking alternative to Green Beech, with glossy shades of purple decorating the leaves in spring and summer, and the familiar copper colour embracing the foliage in autumn.
Cherry laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. Japanese Holly. To prepare the soil for hedges , dig a trench at least 45cm 18in wide and 30cm 1ft deep along the length of the proposed hedge infilling with improved soil as necessary.
Beech trees grow extremely slowly. The U. Forest Service reports that seedlings planted in northern Pennsylvania took 10 years to get 2 feet high. Trees grown in the Great Lakes region required 20 years to grow 14 feet high, 40 years to grow 28 feet high and 80 years to reach 48 feet. Hedges with plants 60cm apart "fill in" quicker than those planted cm apart but you get just as good a hedge in the long run at either distance apart.
To achieve a good density of hedge , plant your saplings in a staggered double row. If your saplings are bare-root, it's best to plant at a density of between 3 to 7 plants per meter.
For a hedge that becomes dense even more quickly, plant a staggered double row of between 5 to 7 plants per meter. Beech hedges are interesting in that the tree, Fagus sylvatica is deciduous, but when several are grown together as a hedge they hold their dead, brown leaves throughout the winter, only to lose them as the new fresh green leaves emerge during bud blast next spring. How long does a beech hedge take to grow?
Category: home and garden landscaping. You can expect your beech hedge to grow about 30—60 centimeter How do you look after a beech hedge?
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How do you transplant a beech hedge? Use a pruning saw for cutting thicker growths. It is not necessary to apply any wound treatment to pruning cuts. Mulch and feed after renovation, to encourage regrowth. A general purpose fertiliser such as Growmore is ideal, applied along both sides of the hedge where possible.
Water thoroughly from time to time during any dry periods in the first growing season following cutting back.
The bird nesting season is usually considered to run from 1st March to 31st July though it may last longer for certain species or multiple broods so always check if in doubt. The easiest way to propagate beech at home is from seed , which should be collected as soon as it is ripe in late autumn. Sow immediately in an outdoor sandy seedbed. The seeds can be sown in rows about 30cm 1ft apart, spacing individual seeds 7.
On heavier soils it is advisable to line the seed drills with sharp, gritty sand before sowing. If there is a cold winter then germination will often take place the following spring, but following a mild winter there may be no germination until the succeeding spring, 12 months later.
To grow seedling beech to a reasonable size, i. If rodents rats and mice are a problem, mix the seed with moist vermiculite and place in a plastic bag in the fridge until late winter and then sow outdoors. Below are some suitable beech for hedging. Beech hedges may suffer from beech woolly aphid , powdery mildews , bracket fungi and honey fungus. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Take action Why take action? Support us Donate Careers Commercial opportunities Leave a legacy.
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