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- Worth knowing about the roots of the beech
- Bees have a heart root
- Old beeches can not be transplanted
- Maintain sufficient planting distance
- The roots of the beech tolerate no waterlogging
- Tips
Beech roots are spreading very strong
Worth knowing about the roots of the beech
Beech trees get very overhanging roots over time. Therefore, care should be taken when choosing a location. The trees can no longer be transplanted later. What you should know about the roots of beech.
Bees have a heart root
The shape of the root of a beech is called the heart root. It forms a strong middle section that grows down. On the sides, many secondary roots develop, overcoming many meters over the years. They run relatively flat under the ground.
The root system spreads so much that it is not necessary to fertilize an older beech. Only young beeches need occasional fertilizer.
Old beeches can not be transplanted
It is not advisable to replant an older beech. Over the years it has developed such a pronounced root system that it is not possible to get the roots undamaged out of the ground. The beech would go through transplanting.
With a bit of luck, young beech trees can be transplanted if their roots have not spread so much yet.
When removing a beech, it is not enough to saw off the beech. The roots must also be carefully excavated. Otherwise, the root remains drift again.
Maintain sufficient planting distance
Since the side roots of a beech are only about 50 to 70 centimeters under the earth, they represent a danger for masonry, roads and supply lines.
The roots become very strong over time, damaging buildings and walls, lifting pavement slabs and crushing water and other pipes.
When planting the beech, therefore, a sufficient planting distance should be maintained, which ideally lies at about 15 meters.
The roots of the beech tolerate no waterlogging
Beech roots are sensitive. Only in a loose soil without compression can they spread unhindered.
The soil must always be slightly moist. Under no circumstances should the roots dry out. Even more damaging is waterlogging. It is enough for a short time to make the roots lazy by moisture.
Tips
Hornbeams also have a heart-root. Unlike beech, however, they are deeply rooted so they can easily be placed close to walls, roads and utility lines.