AT A GLANCE
Is a beech hedge a deep or shallow root?
The beech hedge is heart-rooted, neither deep nor shallow-rooted. Its root system forms diagonally downwards at a depth of up to 200 cm and has a fine root distribution. In order to encourage deep growth of the main roots, it is advisable to water infrequently but thoroughly.
The beech hedge is neither a deep nor a shallow root, but a typical heart rooter. This statement is confirmed by competent sources such as Wikipedia and the Bavarian State Institute for Forestry and Forestry (LWF). This is how the root system of a hedge develops European beech or hornbeam in the normal garden floor:
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Proper watering optimizes stability
With the right casting technique, you stimulate your beech hedge increased root growth in depth. The rule of thumb is: water heart roots rarely and thoroughly, instead of frequently and sparingly. If you water your hedge plants a little every day on hot summer days, mostly flat side roots will form. If, on the other hand, you let the water hose run for 30 minutes twice a week, you promote the deep growth of the main roots in favor of stability.
