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September 27, 2021


HOW QUICKLY DOES BEECH HEDGING GROW?







HOW QUICKLY DOES BEECH HEDGING GROW?

This is one of the top questions people ask about beech hedging and with good
reason. A fast-growing hedge will need more regular maintenance. On the other
hand, a hedge that grows very slowly might take too long to reach the height you
want (e.g. for screening purposes).

You can expect your beech hedge to grow at an average rate of 30cm to 60cm per
year. Don’t worry if your hedge seems sluggish in the first year. This is normal
as it will be spending energy establishing its roots. After the first year, you
should find that the rate of growth will increase.

The average height for a beech hedge is between 90cm and 2.4m but some people
grow theirs to five metres or more. Once your hedge has reached the height you
want, we recommend you schedule an annual trim for around August time to keep it
looking neat and well-managed.

If you want to encourage a denser shape, you can carry out some extra pruning.
Beech hedge plants can handle vigorous pruning but wait until the hedge is
dormant and the risk of frost has lessened. Around February is usually a good
time. Cut back the leader and longer shoots from each plant by about a third and
then apply some fertiliser to both sides of the hedge to help it recover
quickly.


WHAT HAPPENS TO BEECH LEAVES AFTER SUMMER?

One of the reasons many people are drawn to beech hedging is that it keeps hold
of most of its leaves through the winter. Even when the leaves are brown and
dead, they provide a dense layer that affords you privacy.

For varieties of beech with green leaves, you should find that the leaves will
turn golden to burnt orange in the autumn. Other varieties display different
colour changes throughout the year. The copper beech, for example, has purple
leaves which turn copper after summer.

If you are looking to plant a hedge that remains green all year around, consider
a yew or laurel hedge instead. We have written an article on how to plant laurel
hedging.


WHAT CONDITIONS ARE BEST FOR GROWING BEECH HEDGING?

Beech hedges thrive in a soil that drains well but is not too dry. They do not
fare well in wet, heavy soils and the roots will rot in these conditions. A
hornbeam hedge might be a better option for this type of soil.

Some varieties of beech (e.g. Dawyck purple beech) only grow well in full
sunlight while other beeches prefer some shade.

Bare root beech plants will be available for planting in the winter while plants
in containers can be bought at any time but are best planted out in the winter
or early spring to avoid them drying out.

Space your plants between eighteen inches and two feet apart and keep them
watered for up to two seasons. Staking is not necessary but if there are rabbits
around, you might want to set up some protection.

Your hedge won’t need feeding but you can add some blood, fish and bone or
similar feed from its secoond spring if you want to accelerate growth. It is
also a good idea to add fertiliser to both sides of the hedge after heavy
pruning.

As experienced landscape specialists, Arborcure can take care of all your beech
hedging needs. This includes sourcing, planting and trimming.

Hopefully that’s helped answer “How Quickly Does Beech Hedging Grow”. Visit our
dedicated Hedging page for more information and to contact us for a quote.

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