Can I Cut Back A Beech Hedge Now?

Question

The hedge is 30+ years old and is about 10 foot high. It needs cutting back to reduce the width. I know this can be done in Feb/March but for pressing reasons I would like it done now. Do I risk damaging the hedge if we have a severe winter? I took about 1 foot off the top in September which has new growth coming through. Thank you. Barry PLews

Answer 1

This kind of pruning can be done, best, in February! Hard pruning to reduce size is best done during the Winter. This article will offer some more information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/beech/prune-beech-hedge-trees.htm