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Beech tree dying? Just took this pic. The pale were v pale green and now have gone brown.

dokanedokane Posts: 28
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  • dokanedokane Posts: 28
    Grass is dead round tree but thats cos I fed it to see if it would help and it burnt the grass. Leaves have been a very pale green for a couple of years and then go brown in August but it has happened earlier this year
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  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    I think it's short of water. They need vast amounts to keep them growing and healthy. Beech trees grow to be about 80ft tall and need huge gardens for them to achieve their full potential. They are more suited to woodland or parks and even then they are given a lot of space to mature. 
    Within a few years, the roots will probably start to damage property foundations, overwhelm a garden, block out light and high wind could also damage property in the vicinity. If the tree were in my garden I would remove it and plant something more suited to a smaller garden.  
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
  • WoodgreenWoodgreen Posts: 1,273
    I agree.
  • dokanedokane Posts: 28
    Thanks Uff and Woodgreen. Do u think if I give it a serious pruning and keep it small and thicker like a shrub would that help?
  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    Yes, it would after all beech is planted for hedging where it's grown to whatever height is suitable and trimmed thereafter. I think you would need to try it and see but you need to be mindful of not letting get out of hand or it might cost you dearly for not only your own property but your neighbours too. 
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    But it’ll still need that grass cleared away and plenty of water.

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • dokanedokane Posts: 28
    Thank you everyone. I think it needs to come out and  we will put in a fruit tree perhaps. Thanks
  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,328
    That sounds a good plan.  Cut a circle in your lawn before you plant the fruit tree - at least a metre diameter - and keep it free of grass and other plants, so you can water it properly and it doesn't have to compete with anything else.

    Fruit trees grow to different heights depending on the rootstock they're grown on.  A reputable nursery will give you advice on what will suit your conditions, so it doesn't outgrow the space.   :)
    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    dokane said:
    Thank you everyone. I think it needs to come out and  we will put in a fruit tree perhaps. Thanks
    That's a wise decision @dokane
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
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