The right time to plant European beeches
- Mid October to early December
- March and April
- frost-free day
- Do not plant European beeches in summer
Autumn is the ideal time to plant red beeches. Then the earth is well moist and the roots do not dry out.
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- How to plant a European beech!
Plant the common beech on a frost-free day, preferably after a rainy day.
Note the planting instructions for European beeches. Trees with bare roots need to be immersed in a water bath for several hours before planting.
Plant red beeches in containers all year round
If you have a European beech in a container you can plant them at any time. However, it is not advisable to plant in midsummer, as there is a risk of the roots drying out. However, if you water frequently - twice a day in the heat - you can also plant the European beech in summer.
Water well after planting
the Roots of the common beech must never dry out completely. After planting, sludge the tree very well and don't forget to water it more often over the next few weeks.
Make sure, however, that no waterlogging occurs. It makes the roots rotten.
Tips
Think very carefully where you plant a common beech, because a later one Transplanting is almost impossible. The trees get very old and very tall and sprawling. A planting distance of 10 to 15 meters to buildings, sidewalks and neighboring properties should be strictly observed.