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- What to look for when transplanting a hornbeam
- Hornbeams have long roots
- The best time to transplant
- Cut back strongly after transplanting
- Water the hornbeam very well after transplanting
- Tips
Only small hornbeams can still be transplanted
What to look for when transplanting a hornbeam
If a hornbeam grows in an awkward location, you may be thinking about replanting it. Basically, hornbeams do not like moving if they have grown well. What you need to consider if you want to transplant them anyway.
Hornbeams have long roots
Hornbeams develop heart roots. They consist of a main root that digs deep into the ground. In addition, a fine root system is created, which spreads in all directions.
A younger hornbeam can often be transplanted because the root system is not yet pronounced. It can usually get undamaged from the ground - the prerequisite for the tree to grow again.
Older trees that are more than 15 years old should not be replanted.
The best time to transplant
If you want to transplant a hornbeam, you should wait until autumn. At this time, the soil contains enough moisture that the roots can quickly suck water again.
If necessary, the hornbeam can also transplant in the spring. However, you will have to water very often.
Occasionally, it is also possible to replant hornbeam in summer. If the summer is very dry, you may need to water the tree twice a day after moving it.
Cut back strongly after transplanting
Immediately after transplanting you cut back the hornbeam very strongly. Leave only the main trunk and a few smaller branches.
It is ideal if the above-ground part of the tree has the same extent as the roots.
On the side branches should always remain three eyes, from which the hornbeam expelled again.
Water the hornbeam very well after transplanting
After transplanting the hornbeam needs a lot of water. The root system must not dry out under any circumstances.
Pour in the morning and, if necessary, in the evening again.
Tips
If you want to put a whole, long-standing hornbeam hedge to a new location, you should rent a mini-excavator. Unraveling the roots by hand is hardly feasible without technical support. They would damage the hornbeams too much.