When it has reached the right size, the hornbeam offers a great view with its beautiful and dense foliage. Here's how to accelerate growth.
How can I speed up the growth of my hornbeam?
To accelerate the growth of a hornbeam, a mixture of compost and horn shavings should be used as fertilizer in spring. In addition, applying a layer of mulch over the root area promotes optimal water supply and thus he althy growth.
How do I ensure rapid growth of the hornbeam?
Apply a mixture ofcompostandhorn shavings to the hornbeam location every spring. This ensures that the plant has exactly the right nutrients at the beginning of the annual growth period. You can use this type of fertilizer on individually growing hornbeams as well as on hedges and cut specimens. Fertilizing promotes he althy growth of the tree and does not cause the plant to outgrow its natural shape.
How do I promote he althy growth through water supply?
Applying a layer ofmulch over the hornbeam's root area can also accelerate the tree's growth. Mulching ensures that moisture is better retained in the soil and released little by little to the roots. This is especially important in the hot summer months of the year. Mulching is also recommended, especially for hornbeams in pots. You can use these materials for mulching, for example:
- Bark mulch
- Lawn clippings
- Green waste
To what height can I grow the hornbeam?
If you accelerate hornbeam growth, your tree can reach a height of up to20 meters. Of course, this assumes that you have selected the right location and that you do not cut the tree back in height. However, many gardeners plant the tree as a hedge and therefore cut it to a smaller height. In this case too, measures to accelerate growth are useful. Ultimately, these ensure that you quickly have an opaque privacy screen.
Tip
Use cutting materials for mulching
You can reuse green waste from your own garden for mulching. As long as it is green waste, it can be used well under hornbeams. In this way, you promote good soil conditions and contribute to the long-term growth of the hornbeam.
