Beeches prefer a warm, mild location. Basically, they also grow in the shade, but they don't get quite as tall or as colorful there. What you should pay attention to when choosing a location.
Which location is best for a beech tree?
The ideal location for a beech is a sunny to semi-shaded location, sheltered from the wind, with loose, water-permeable and nutrient-rich soil. Waterlogging and calcareous soils should be avoided for optimal growth and color development.
The right location for a beech tree
- Sunny to semi-shady location
- sheltered from the wind
- loose, water-permeable soil
- nutrient-rich soil
- Does not tolerate waterlogging or calcareous soil
When waterlogged, the roots rot after just a short time. Choose a place where rainwater can drain easily. If necessary, you should create drainage (€9.00 on Amazon) before planting.
Wind protection is particularly important during the first few years, as beech trees have shallow roots and are uprooted by stronger storms.
The foliage of copper beeches becomes particularly colorful when the beech is in as sunny a position as possible.
Tip
The beech tree trunk has a very thin bark and suffers from strong sunlight. In very sunny locations the beech grows better if the trunk is shaded by other trees.
