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Privet hedge dying
Coop
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Hi was wondering if anyone could have any ideas on what is wrong with the privet hedge i have. It started in the summer about two foot in length I noticed a plume of brown dust coming from it when I was cutting it,then turned woody and the leaves dyed off. Now I have noticed black leaves some with spots some totally black all over the hedges. The hedge seems to be dying off fast. It has taken 20 years to grow and it is now established so would be grateful for any advice ASAP. Thanks
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I don't think its any thing to worry about. Mine go through those changes. And regenerate just fine. Like us as we age. We tend to blossom in to odd colours rashes and spots
We have honey fungus in our privet hedge - which is gradually killing it off, but what you describe doesn't sound like that Coop. Sorry can't be more helpful but perhaps musher is right and it is nothing to worry about. We have a local garden centre with some very helpful, trained staff and perhaps if you have the same you could take a small branch of the hedge and ask for their advice.
Thank you for your help. I have just found some pictures from Gareth Lloyd posted on the 18 th June 2014. If you take a look at them mine are exactly the same. I have messaged him asking the outcome and if he had solved the problem. So hopefully I will get some answers as at the moment they look far from healthy
I have a privet hedge in my front garden . its been dying off for a couple of years . its got bald patches and the branches have a silvery mould growing on them i also noticed that the conifers have the same growing on them ... any know if it can be cured or to chop it down.
Can you post some pictures norma? I find it difficult to make a comment unless I can see the problem. I would hate for you to chop something down if the problem can be cured without such drastic action.
Guernsey Donkey2 is right - some pics would be a massive help in diagnosing the issue.
Fungal diseases often become apparent by light-coloured, powdery residues and some can be treated, others are (sadly) untreatable once they've set in. It's quite worrying that the conifers are also affected, and pics may help get to the bottom of the problem.