Copper beeches are very fast-growing
The copper beech is a very fast-growing tree that increases a good 50 centimeters in height and width every year. plants So move a copper beech in the garden to a place where it has enough space to spread out. You then only need to cut diseased shoots and weak branches.
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If several copper beeches are grown as a hedge, you have no choice but to do so at least once a year Secateurs and saw to grab.
You have to prune copper beech hedges once or twice a year
- Heavy pruning in spring
- slight shape cut from September
- Remove diseased branches continuously
The first pruning should be done in spring before the new leaves emerge.
The second, less radical cut then takes place in September or October.
When is the best time to prune?
For a strong pruning is the best Time from September to March. Outside of this period it is forbidden to radically trim copper beech hedges because of breeding birds.
A slight topiary and cutting sick and withered branches can of course also be carried out outside of these times.
Make sure, however, that there are no birds or other animals living in the hedge and please wait until the eggs hatch or hedgehogs and other animals have moved to another roost.
Do not cut in the sun or in severe frost
Do not cut copper beeches in the direct midday sun. This would dry up the interfaces and turn brown. Even in severe frost, pruning is not advisable.
Use for Cut always clean and sharp tools. Blunt blades and scissor blades squeeze the shoots unnecessarily and cause the branches to tear. Fungi can penetrate the tree through the damaged areas.
Tips
If you are at home in an area with plenty of snow, you should not make the copper beech straight, but rather in a conical shape cut. The snow then slides down and the branches do not break off under the snow load.
