I don't have experience with collecting beech. But it might be
advisable to
either put them under a timed mister or if not possible at
least spray the
foliage with an anti-desiccant like wilt proof.


I'm not familiar with the English Beech, but understand that it
takes a lot of abuse in hedges, etc. (The American beech would
not survive a summer collection, under any circumstances that _I_
can imagine.)

However, if they're gonna die anyway because of plans for the
land, what's to lose except some time and effort? I'd guess
standard emergency aftercare -- in the ground, in the shade, not
too wet -- would be called for -- plus some winter care, too,
such as poly tunnels.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - This economy
is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment. - Gaylord
Nelson, 1995

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