The privet is one of the most popular plants for hedge planting due to its fast growth and beautiful leaves. Here you will find all the information on the most important questions about privet leaves.
Why does privet lose leaves and when do new ones grow?
The privet leaves are smooth-edged, dark green and arranged oppositely. They naturally lose leaves in the fall, while loss in the summer can indicate pests or care errors. Yellow leaves indicate over-fertilization. New growth begins in spring.
What kind of leaves does the privet have?
The privet (Ligustrum) grows smooth-edged, dark greenoppositeleaves with ashort stem The surface of the leaves is smooth. The leaves of the plant make a very orderly impression. These properties contribute to the beautiful appearance that a cut privet has. Dense foliage grows on the plant. Privet is therefore ideal for creating opaque hedges. No wonder privet is so popular.
Why does privet lose leaves?
If the privet loses its leaves, it could be due to a natural loss of foliage inAutumn, due to an infestation byPestsorcare errors indicate. Since the plant is not evergreen, you can expect a natural loss of leaves in the fall. If your privet is already losing leaves in the summer, there is another cause. You should then check the following causes:
- Is the privet dry?
- Is there waterlogging at the location?
- Were the leaves attacked by pests?
- Is there a fungal infection on the privet?
Why do privet leaves turn yellow?
A yellow coloring of the privet leaves indicatesOverfertilization. Maybe you just meant too well for the plant. Privet is easy to care for and should not be fertilized too often. A simple addition of fertilizer with compost in spring is usually enough for the popular hedge plant. If you have planted your privet hedge on fresh soil, it is usually not necessary to add fertilizer at all.
When do new leaves grow on privet in spring?
Privet sprouts too early withbeginning of spring. If you want to cut back your privet species, you shouldn't use the scissors too late. Otherwise, your cut will get in the way of the new growth of the privet leaves. By the way, many privet species even start a second shoot in the summer. You can expect this in late summer.
Tip
Privet reacts to some problems all by itself
Privet often reacts to a small infestation of fungus or pests by dropping its leaves. A well-cared for plant in the right location often gets rid of the problem all by itself. You can tell whether such an infestation is present by the condition of the fallen leaves.
