Watering the red beech

• Red beech origin
• Red beech care and location
• Pruning beech
• Fertilizing the common beech
• Watering the red beech

Red beech origin

The European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a deciduous tree belonging to the beech family (Fagaceae). It is widespread in Europe and grows primarily in the mid- to high-altitude mountains of southern and central Europe. The European beech can grow up to 40 meters tall and live up to 600 years.

In mythology, the common beech was often considered a symbol of peace, serenity, and harmony. It was also used as a medicinal plant and was listed as such by Egyptian priests. In some cultures, the common beech was also seen as a means of banishing evil spirits and fulfilling dreams and hopes.

The flowers of the common beech are small and inconspicuous and appear before the leaves in spring. The male flowers are arranged in the leaf axils and form long, reddish-brown catkins. The female flowers are arranged singly or in pairs in the leaf axils and form small, green buds.
The common beech is known for its yellow to reddish leaves in autumn. The leaves are about 5 to 10 cm long and 2 to 5 cm wide, elliptical to egg-shaped, and have a smooth, green surface. They sit on long, thin stems and are arranged symmetrically. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow to red and fall off. 
The fruits of the common beech are beechnuts – small, angular nuts enclosed in a spiny pericarp (fruit cup). Each fruit contains a small, spherical nut. The winged nuts are harvested from September to October and serve as food for birds and other animals.

Red beech care and location

The red beech prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with a moist and warm climate. The soil should be permeable, calcareous and rich in nutrients. The red beech does not tolerate waterlogging or soil that is too dry.

Pruning beech

The copper beech is easy to care for and does not require regular Cutting measuresAny necessary pruning should be performed on a frost-free winter day. Pruning during flowering and budding can lead to heavy bleeding. The cut surfaces of the common beech release a large amount of sap containing nutrients and storage substances, which serves to nourish the plant.

Fertilizing red beech trees

A mulch layer of bark compost in the root area of ​​the copper beech helps to retain moisture in the soil. Young and newly planted copper beeches should fertilized Young beech trees are fertilized with compost when they are planted and in the spring of the first few years. Older trees provide themselves with nutrients through their deep roots.

Watering the red beech

The common beech is a deep-rooted tree and should be pruned rarely, but intensively and penetratingly cast The soil should never dry out completely, as this can lead to the death of the fine roots. The common beech prefers a humid climate and does not tolerate prolonged water shortages. Climate change has an impact on nature, and many trees suffer from the hot, dry periods, which can make more frequent watering necessary. Young common beeches are sensitive to water shortages and should be watered regularly. Mature trees generally do not need to be watered, but it is recommended that they be watered at least once a week during dry periods. The water requirements of a common beech depend on various factors, such as the length of the dry period and the condition of the tree. As a guideline, young common beeches require 75 to 100 liters of water per watering, and older trees 200 liters.

When watering with a garden hose, a lot of water is lost through seepage or evaporation. tree bath watering bag is watered more efficiently and water is saved at the same time. The irrigation bags have two small holes that release the water evenly and over several hours as drip irrigation into the soil. This means that the water is better absorbed by the roots and the irrigation bags simultaneously cover the surface of the soil and prevent water from evaporating. The irrigation bag is placed around the tree trunk like a jacket and closed with the zip. The bag is then filled with a few liters of water and straightened again until all folds in the lower area that could block the water have disappeared.
For larger tree trunks, several bags can be connected together.