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Beech Hedge Trimming Advice

alastair_19alastair_19 Posts: 35
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I am wanting a beech hedge which was planted in Jan 2022 to grow to an height around 5/6 ft. Pictures attached show current size. What type of trim if any should I complete this year? 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't do much to that other than lightly trimming the sides. A few inches, and mainly anything long that's sticking out, if that makes sense. That will encourage more branching and thickening up. 
    In a few years it'll be a nice thick hedge. Keep it mulched well after rain too, and that will be good for the soil as well as water retention through summer if you're in a dry area. Once established, beech copes well with drier conditions though   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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