How to plant a beech tree!

How to plant a beech tree!

What is the ideal location for a beech tree?

Beeches prefer a sunny to partially shaded location. In the first few years they should be protected from excessive winds.

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The location should be slightly damp, as beeches do not tolerate drought. However, waterlogging must not occur under any circumstances. It makes the roots rot and makes the tree die.

What must the substrate be like?

Nutritious, not too acidic and loose soil is best for the beech. Dense soils must be loosened well. You can mix clay soils with sand to make them more permeable.

What is the planting distance?

If the beech is planted as a single tree, you should keep a planting distance of 10 to 15 meters. The beech develops strong roots that can damage walls and utility lines.

When is the best time to plant?

The best time to plant is in autumn, especially October. However, you can still plant beech trees in early spring.

How is the beech tree planted?

Dig a sufficiently large planting hole and improve the soil with ripe compost. You should lime acidic soils beforehand. Create drainage in very dense soils.

Plant the sapling so that the tree is not too deep. Beeches are shallow roots. Don't step on the earth too hard.

Then the beech is tied to a support pole and watered well.

When is the beech blossom?

The beech blossoms from April to May.

When do beech seeds ripen?

Beechnuts ripen from September to October.

Can a beech be transplanted?

With a young beech, transplanting will work if you get all the roots out of the ground. This is impossible with older beeches. They can no longer be transplanted. Therefore, the location should be carefully selected before planting.

How are beeches propagated?

The propagation takes place via:

  • Cuttings
  • sowing
  • Mossing

The most promising is the sowing. Care must be taken that the seedlings are not eaten by mice or other animals.

Do beeches get along with other plants?

Beeches get along well with other trees if they are deep-rooted, such as the hornbeam.

Are beeches hardy?

Beeches are absolutely hardy and do not need winter protection. However, if you grow the beech tree as a bonsai, you should overwinter it frost-free.

Tips

Beeches are easy-care, evergreen deciduous trees. When caring for it, it should be noted that the roots of a beech should never dry out completely or be too damp. Water young beeches sufficiently in hot summers and dry winters.

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