How to properly care for them

The autumn leaves of the beech

One of the peculiarities of beeches is the foliage. It is green in summer, although the beech is also called red beech. Just Blood beeches have red or red-green leaves.

In autumn the foliage turns a bright yellow-orange. The color is particularly intense in mid-November.

• Beeches are deciduous
• Foliage green or red in summer
• Yellow-orange autumn leaves
• Leaves stick to the tree for a long time

Most of them Beech types the leaves stay on the tree all winter. They only fall off when the new leaves emerge. Experienced gardeners simply leave the fallen leaves under the beech. It forms a good mulch cover and supplies the tree with important nutrients.

Autumn is the best time to plant beech trees

If you plant a beech tree or a Create a beech hedge you should do it in the fall. Autumn is the best Planting time for beeches. The trees then have enough time to prepare for winter.

The soil is well moist so that the roots cannot dry out. If necessary, beeches can still be planted in spring. But then they have to be poured frequently.

Do not cut or fertilize beech trees in autumn

In contrast to many other deciduous trees, beeches are neither cut nor fertilized in autumn. The last cut should be made at the end of July / beginning of August. There is also no more fertilization after August.

By the trimming and Fertilize would sprout the beech again. However, the new shoots are no longer mature enough to survive a cold snap.

Winter protection only necessary for young beeches

Young beeches should be given light winter protection in autumn. This precaution is no longer absolutely necessary for older trees. However, it makes sense to cover the ground with a mulch blanket to prevent the soil from drying out.