European Beech: A stunning hedge

 Our InstantHedge blog is packed with information on keeping strong hedges. We'll talk about European Beech in today's blog. 

The European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge is well recognized as a tall, naturally massive deciduous tree, but it may also be sculpted into an exquisite hedge. With the changing of the seasons, the European Beech tree's leaves change color, making it an appealing hedge in many outdoor areas. It is a time-tested, well-liked option for a hedge and has the additional advantage of maintaining its copper-colored fall leaves on the branches far into the winter for year-round screening.

A quick guide to European Beech 

1. The European Beech Hedge works particularly well for hedging because it is a naturally low-branching tree.

2. The smooth, silver-gray bark of the beech, Fagus sylvatica, is quite attractive.

3. The foliage of European Beech provides year-round screening and privacy. It becomes bronze in the fall and hangs on the branches through the winter.

Advantages of selecting European Beech

1. Uses severe pruning to create a distinctively appealing hedge

2. Tolerates a variety of soil types

3. It is appropriate for hedging due to its low-branched habit.

4. Thrives in cooler climates

5. Summer foliage that is lush and green, with stunning fall colors and winter foliage.

European beech forests used to cover 40% of the European continent.

40% of the European continent was originally covered with beech forests. Ancient beech woods originally dominated the European landscape since they were the first trees to grow following the last ice age. Much of the ancient growth has been cut down due to the hardwood properties of beech and Europe's need for fuel.

An emblem of Europe has long been beech. Beech has been a major paradigmatic effect on all of Western civilization. It is not only a fine-grained blonde bombshell that is frequently used in Scandinavian architecture and an outstanding hardwood in general.

European Beech: A Detail of a Wood Species
The one term that describes the uses for European beech the most is versatility. This wood has long been a mainstay of the European timber industry, and in recent years, the American market has begun to take notice. Commonly found in a wide range of items is European beech. Furniture, cabinets, home accents, carvings, staircases, flooring, veneer, plywood, pianos, tools, and toys are just a few examples.
The variety of uses for timber and its ease of manipulation both demonstrate the wood's adaptability. It works well in machines, glues, and finishes. European beech is easily worked with both hand tools and machinery. The wood is simply finished with either paint or stain.

The majority of Europe is home to the hardwood known as European beech. Its extensive range stretches from Portugal in the west to Sicily in the south, Turkey in the east, and Sweden in the north. The trees are typically tall, growing to a height of 80 to 130 feet with a diameter of 3 to 5 feet.
This particular species of beech matures completely in around 30 years and lives an average of 200 years. However, most trees are cut down for lumber before they reach the age of 80. There are many locations where European beech can be harvested because the tree species is so common in Europe.