We planted two hundred beech whips in Barntown last week.
Why are they called whips?
They’re called whips because they look like… well, whips.
In nursery-speak, a whip is a young tree—usually one or two years old—with a single, slender stem and little or no branching. Long, flexible, and straight, it has more in common with a riding crop than a “tree” as we imagine it.
The name stuck because:
- they’re thin and pliable
- they bend without breaking
- they’re ideal for hedging and training
Given time, soil, and patience, today’s whip becomes tomorrow’s hedge. A good lesson, really—start simple, grow strong.
