Hornbeam hedging - when to prune newly planted trees

bro · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 10

Hi I planted alot of hornbeam bare root hedging at Easter -size 60-90cm and alot of them are showing buds or flowering already.

question is I know some recommend triming back a 1/3 at planting and others sat after first year to encourage bushy growth at bottom.

should I wait until after summer to prune the trees or should I do it now when they are buding/flowering?

thanks
Bro

BlackBird · Silver Birch Tree Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 165

bro · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 10

thanks blackbird, I will leave it until winter time then.

bro

GPI · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject:

bro, as a matter of interest, where did you pick these plants up, and how much did you pay for the size?

bro · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 10

It was from a small nursery in Derry .

Price £0.47GBP each for 60-90cm size