beech tree and hedge difference

corco2000 · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject: beech tree and hedge difference

Hi, what is the difference between the two? If i picked a large amount of sapling beneeth a beech tree (which I have on site) can I make a hedge from these somewhere else (following strict transplant procedure). I look at peoples beech hedging usually along driveways, the stem seem to be very thick, unlike the tree for the same hight
I think they look amazing with the variety of colours at the moment.

forest flame · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject:

hi corco
there is no reason why the saplings you have would not make a sucessful hedge.
the reason the stems are thicker on hedge beech as opposed to letting them develop into trees is the pruning to keep them as a hedge.

medieval knievel · Sessile Oak Tree Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 320

i believe the roots are usually 'pruned' in a beech hedge too - usually by driving a spade into the soil at an angle to sever any tap-style roots; i'm sure i saw mention of that here before.

corco2000 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:38 pm Post subject:

Ok, thank you for the replies. Last qeustion- at what distance apart should I be planting a sapling for the purpose of a hedge, 1' to 1.5'?

forest flame · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

i would say about 1.5-2feet apart should be good