Search Results for: beech hedge

Fertilizing a beech hedge

I would like to know if I can fertilize my beech hedge early November 2020 and how many times a year? Downtown Toronto Sunny location 7 feet tall beeches Were planted in August 2019 by nursery Did not fertilize as…

Beech hedges

I sent this question some weeks ago after reading your article Please can you tell me where I can by Beech for hedging in bundles not trees I can get trees almost anywhere they sell trees. I want the seedlings…

Beech Hedges

Where can I buy beech hedging in quantities/ bundles suitable for planting correctly. I know how to plant the hedge but only see small beech trees not what I’m looking for. Thank you…

Pruning Beech Hedges*

We planted a row of 7 beech hedges, 7 years ago. They seem to be doing well, however are reaching for sunlight because they are partially overshadowed by a larger maple. Of course we would like them to grow together…

Trimming European Beech to Maintain Hedge Form

At the back lot line of my Toronto property, in front of my 6 foot fence, I have planted European beech to create a screening hedge that I will likely keep at 10 feet high and maybe three feet wide.…

European Beech Spacing

Hi, I have a 30′ span and I’ve planted European beech about 4-5′ apart. They’re about 9-10′ tall already with root balls. Is this spacing sufficient enough for hedging? I don’t imagine it’ll be a dense hedge, but do you…

Beech Blight Aphids

My 20 year old beautiful Beech hedge has Beech Blight Aphids. What will work to get rid of them and NOT humans? Neem Bill, vinegar, epsom salts, dishsoap???…

Type of tree for privacy hedge

HI I live near High Park and want to plant a privacy hedge but am suffering from info overload. The area is mostly sunny with a small pocket of partial shade. I want a fast growing 12 foot plus height…

Dying beech tree

Hi there, I planted 5 Dawyck columnar green beech trees this spring to form a hedge. One of them was the most beautiful and the biggest (50mm caliper), came with hundreds of buds and the buds started to open as…

What disease are my newly planted beech trees having?

I had a landscaper plant 5 Dawyck (columnar) European beech trees for me along a tall concrete retaining wall to form a hedge. There’s plenty of space for the trees to grow. The planting was done about 6 weeks ago…