Beech trees are fast-growing deciduous trees that can be grown as a single tree in large gardens. Since beeches increase in size every year, they are also suitable as a hedge, because they become dense very quickly, but then often have to be cut back.
A beech tree grows about half a meter per year
The growth of a beech tree per year
- Height: about 50 to 60 centimeters
- Width: about 40 to 50 centimeters
- Trunk: about one centimeter per year
- Height fully grown: up to 45 meters
- Trunk diameter: up to 200 centimeters
If you grow beech trees as a hedge, you have to prune the trees regularly so that the beech hedge stays nice and tight.
When cared for as a solitary tree, you can simply let the beech grow as long as you have enough space in the garden.
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Beeches go through two growth spurts every year. The first takes place in spring from March, the second begins in July and is also known as the Johannistrieb.