This is how she gets through the cold

European beeches are absolutely hardy

As a native plant, European beech can withstand temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius without any problems. Older red beech trees do not need any winter protection or care in winter. They have an extensive root system with which they take care of themselves.

One young European beechthat has been freshly planted, you should treat yourself to some winter protection. Spread out a mulch blanket and protect it tribe at very low temperatures with burlap or sticks.

Since the young trees are not yet worth mentioning Root system you should water the tree occasionally, even in winter, when it is very dry. But only water it on a frost-free day.

In the case of the European beech, the pre-winter rest begins early

After the last shoot in July, the common beech begins to prepare for winter, it goes into the pre-winter dormancy. For this reason, a common beech is no longer allowed from August

cut will.

That too Fertilize should be done by mid-August at most.

If the common beech is cut or fertilized later, this will stimulate renewed budding. However, the young branches no longer mature and are therefore not winter hardy. They freeze to death at sub-zero temperatures.

Lay out a mulch blanket in autumn

The only major problem that beeches have in winter is the water supply. In very dry winters, the soil can dry out and cause lasting damage to the common beech.

To prevent it from drying out, laying on a mulch blanket is off

• Fall foliage
• compost
• Lawn clippings
• Garden waste

sensible. The ceiling keeps the moisture in the floor. It also offers the garden protégés an opportunity to overwinter. Over the course of the year, the material rots and releases nutrients that provide the common beech with a good supply.