Moving juvenile beech trees

Hi guys ...

We have some common beech that were planted a few years back to make some hedging, however since then the garden dimensions have changed. In addition we also have a few gaps in an existing beech hedge which we wish to plug. What time of year is best to move the juvenile trees and are there any special requirements which I need to know to ensure the trees survive. The juvenile trees I wish to move are anywhere from 3ft to 6ft ish.

Thanks once again!!

Paul.

 

Dormant period is best - November onwards, unless we get a very hot November in which case delay a couple of weeks.

Take as much soil with them as you can, water well next year (give plenty of water, but not little & often; twice a week will be fine unless we get a drought them 3x per week, but plenty each time).

Don't let any grass / weeds grow around the base (they steal moisture and nutrients) and ideally put a mulch of something so that the soil doesn't dry out too easily.

I would cut, with a spade, around the plants now [and water well] so that the roots have time to start regenerating before you lift them.

You can buy bare root Beech, up to about 6' tall, in the dormant winter period - if you have some gaps you want to fill with similar height plants.

 

Thanks for all the advice kristen, its appreciated!!