The correct planting distance for beech hedges ensures that all trees receive enough light and nutrients. How high it needs to be when planting depends on the size of the trees. How quickly the hedge should grow tall and thick also plays a role.
What is the correct planting distance for a beech hedge?
The ideal planting distance for a beech hedge is 50 centimeters to ensure sufficient light and nutrients for all trees. For smaller trees, the distance can be reduced to three to four trees per meter and beech trees can be removed later.
The correct planting distance for beech hedges
For a fully grown beech hedge, the ideal planting distance is 50 centimeters.
If the trees are very small, it takes a long time for the hedge to grow tall and dense. Under these circumstances you can also plant the beech trees more densely so that three to four trees grow per meter.
However, you have to remove at least every second beech tree from the fully grown hedge so that the other trees have enough space.
Tip
If you want to quickly create a wide hedge, plant the beech trees in a zigzag pattern. The planting distance of 50 centimeters from each neighboring plant must be maintained.
