Question: I planted a privet hedge about 10 years ago ... problems with an insect or disease killing the whole hedge or one plant dying in the middle of a mature planting resulting in an unsightly ...

but there are other potential causes to consider too - Alamy Privet hedges are usually incredibly reliable and tolerant of many conditions - Alamy Trees and shrubs can suffer from root damage ...

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option ...

We used to have a large privet hedge in the front garden but over the last five or so years it has been hit by a fungal disease and was slowly dying back. It also needed a lot of maintenance every ...

Privet hedges have encompassed the field at Sanford ... growing into the drainage system and infested with parasitic nematodes, was dying. It needed to be replaced in a few years.