The bee tree comes as a small tree in the garden soil. There is still a long way to go until you have a stately tree. Every year he will take an important step upwards. But how fast does the tree of Asian origin actually grow?
How fast does a bee tree grow?
The bee tree (stinky ash) grows particularly quickly in the first few years (up to 100 cm per year) and reaches a final size of 10 to 15 meters over the course of its life. The average annual growth is between 20 and 50 cm.
The average values
Velvet-haired stink ash, as the tree is also called in this country, thrives primarily in an ideal location “according to plan”. However, it will only rarely fulfill all of the tree's wishes to its complete satisfaction. The annual growth also varies from specimen to specimen.
Depending on how well it likes its living conditions, the following average values per year can be expected for the stinky ash:
- at least 20cm
- max. 50cm
Severe attacks at a young age
The values mentioned above do not apply equally to every year of life of the stinky ash tree. When young, there are no signs of numerous flowers anywhere. But she has a lot of power, which she puts completely into her growth.
That's why it's not uncommon for a young bee tree to shoot up to 100 cm in height every year in the first few years after planting. However, the older the tree gets, the more its urge to grow decreases. Eventually it will reach its final size of around 10 to 15 m.
Promote bushy growth
If there is enough space, the stinky ash does not need to be cut at all, apart from a few care cuts. But it is cut-tolerant. This makes it possible, if necessary, to limit their size and cultivate them as a shrub. Regular cutting promotes dense branching. This makes it nice and bushy.
Note:You can also plant the stinky ash as part of a living hedge instead of as a tree or shrub. It then needs to be shaped regularly with scissors.
