Thanks for the tip. Each leaf, or most have a bud at their base. Could you
clarify what you mean by a sideways pointing bud.
Neil
"Nick Gray" wrote in message
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"Neil Smith" wrote in message
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Dear All,
A beech hedge, that is normally trimmed annualy, was over trimmed
last year, losin a lot of height. I would like it recover its height as
quicly as possible. Should I leave, lightly trim it or what?
Thanks
Neil

Hi Neil,

Give the top a light trim, to stop the top growth running away, cutting
the
sides of the hedge as normal. Personally I like to prune my 200ft of beech
with secateaurs, cutting back to a sideways pointing bud. It takes a lot
longer than a hedge trimmer, but I find I get a much denser hedge. I cut
mine last weekend, and will give it another tidy up in the spring.

HTH

Cheers

Nick
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