Hi PJ,
I agree that there is a good chance your hedge is suffering from drought.
However, you should be aware that Privet (Ligustrum sp) is very prone to
Honey Fungus (Armillaria). If H'Fungus isn't the problem now, it could be
in the future since you have elderly and drought-weakened plants.
It is worth watering really well now, then mulching. In the spring, trim
once frosts are over, and feed well. Hopefully, improved health will help
fight off any potential Honey Fungus attack.
Spider
P.Jay wrote in message
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Please bear with me as I know zilch about gardening(but wish to learn) and
have just discovered this N.G.
I have what I think is called a Golden privet hedge and two of
them(beside each other) have have had all the leafs die and fall off.I
initially thought it was a problem caused by dogs as there are about 5
knocking about but now that the second plant is affected I am more
concerned. The hedge has being growing for 25years and is about 5ft. tall.
Not much to go on I know but any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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P.Jay

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