- 1). Choose the right planting site for your beech tree. These trees are native to forests and river banks, so choose a site that gets dappled sunlight, with very good drainage. Do not choose a site that puddles after a storm, as standing water will cause root rot in young beech trees. Do choose a spot that is at least 20 feet from any important structure or driveway, as these large trees have roots and limbs that grow and spread.
- 2). Dig a hole that is slightly more shallow than the beech's pot, but three times as wide. Pull the beech from its pot, spread its roots with your fingers and place the roots into the middle of the hole. Fill the hole in with native soil, and don't worry about adding any amendments; this is a hardy tree that does not appreciate amended soil. Pat the soil down firmly as you fill it in, to get rid of air pockets. When the tree is fully planted it's root ball should be at soil level.
- 3). Water the tree deeply so that the top 5 inches of soil around the tree are moistened. Don't water the trunk of the beech nut tree, as this may cause it to rot. Keep the stream of water about an inch away from the base of the tree. Maintain weekly waterings of this amount until the beech nut tree s a year old.
- 4). Spread 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch over the soil around the tree to maintain moisture. The most important aspect to growing a beech tree is to give it enough water, so check the soil often to make sure it isn't drying out. Replenish the mulch layer as necessary.
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