Cuttings from a Beech hedge?

mardatha

Is it easy/possible to take cuttings from a Beech hedge? When would you do it?

annie123

Knowing you, No, is the short answer.
I tried it and failed, but they are cheap to buy http://www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/Index_Hedging__Trees__Shrubs___Conifers_A_B_3.html

Doesn't like frost pockets apparently.

I've used the above company and they're very friendly and helpful.
Give them a call or email and ask their advice for your mini Mount Everest location.

SailorSam

If you're cutting the hedge anyway its worth sticking them in pots rather than throwing them in in the bin.
I have a mixed hedge and took a load of cuttings before the winter, some look as if i'm going to be lucky. It cost nothing to try.

Leif

Bare root privet are about £1 each, so I suppose Beech would be similar. But do try rooting cuttings as said above.

Badrick

Beech is notoriously difficult to grow from cuttings, if you want to propagate from your existing hedge, you're better layering some low level branches by pegging them into the soil or pots about 9" from the tip and cut them free once they've rooted.

mardatha

Ok ty everybody - have passed this onto the gardener (aka husband)!