- Which location does the hornbeam prefer?
- What should the substrate be like?
- What planting distance should be maintained?
- When is the best planting time?
- How is the hornbeam planted correctly?
- Can the hornbeam be transplanted?
- How is the hornbeam propagated?
- When does the hornbeam bloom and when do the fruits ripen?
- With which plants does the hornbeam get along well?
- Is the hornbeam hardy?
Even if the hornbeam is not a beech but a birch tree, it resembles its namesake in many ways. However, it makes fewer demands on location and soil and also grows where beeches do not thrive well.
If a hornbeam hedge is planted, the correct planting distance must be observed
Which location does the hornbeam prefer?
Hornbeams have no special requirements for the location. They grow just as well in sunny locations as in shady places. Due to the long roots, they can even be planted on slopes.
What should the substrate be like?
A slightly moist, nutritious substrate is ideal. However, the hornbeam can also cope with nutrient-poor soils. The hornbeam can only tolerate waterlogging for a short time.
What planting distance should be maintained?
In a hornbeam hedge, the planting distance should be 50 centimeters. Leave a distance of at least three meters as a single plant.
How large the planting distance to the property line must be is regulated by the municipality and can be inquired about there.
When is the best planting time?
Plant bare-rooted and balled hornbeams in the fall. You can plant hornbeams in containers from October to May. However, the ground must be frost-free.
How is the hornbeam planted correctly?
Dig a hole three times the size of the root ball. Loosen the soil and improve it with compost or horn shavings.(32.93€)
Insert the hornbeam and press the earth firmly. For larger trees, you should use a plant support.
Water the tree well. When planting as a hedge, the hornbeam is cut immediately after planting.
Can the hornbeam be transplanted?
You can usually replant a younger hornbeam. With older trees, moving them becomes difficult or impossible because of the long roots.
How is the hornbeam propagated?
The propagation of the hornbeam takes place via
- sowing
- cuttings
- lowering
- offshoot
Propagating a hornbeam takes a long time. The quickest way to get new plants is to dig up cuttings.
When does the hornbeam bloom and when do the fruits ripen?
Flowering lasts from May to June. The female flowers are very inconspicuous. The male flowers are catkins resembling those of the birch.
The fruits ripen in September and October. These are small nuts that are about one centimeter long.
With which plants does the hornbeam get along well?
In the wild, hornbeams are often found under tall trees. They also grow well in the hedge together with birch, beech and other hedge plants.
Is the hornbeam hardy?
Hornbeams are hardy and tolerate minus temperatures down to minus 20 degrees and more. They don't need winter protection. However, it is advisable to apply a layer of mulch to prevent the soil from drying out.
tips
Hornbeams are very easy to care for. Only cutting is time-consuming if you pull the trees as a hedge. Watering and fertilizing is no longer necessary for older trees.