Joined: Apr 21, 2009 Messages: 6 Ratings: +0. When your privet leaves are marred by yellow or brown spots with distinct borders, the smart money's on Cercospora leaf spot, a common disease of privets. Scientific name, other common names: There are about two dozen types of privet; Ligustrum x ibolium (north privet) is widely used as a privacy hedge. However, that doesn't mean privet hedges are immune to disease. Growth notes: Privet (pictured at top of page) Grows in hardiness zones 4-8. Thank you from Hockessin, DE. Privet. If left untreated, black spot spreads rapidly and weakens plants severely. Privet plants are shrubs or small trees belonging to the Ligustrum genus. I think our privet hedges have Anthracnose fungus (see photo). Growth rate: Very fast — about 3 feet per year. When a section of privet hedge turns brown and does not grow, it is usually because it has been infected with a disease called honey fungus . As a soil-borne fungus, it's present at all times, even deep winter. Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by charlesa, Apr 21, 2009. charlesa Apprentice Gardener. Privet hedges are extremely hardy and can thrive in almost any soil condition or location. In late spring and summer, shoots may shrivel as the infection spreads through the inner bark. The two most common privet hedge diseases are wilt and honey fungus. How old is yours? Also the symptoms have not involved black leaves. Good morning all, I have a 100ft long, 12ft high, privet hedge that is healthy apart from a 12ft wide section in the middle that is dying. In damp weather, a slimy white exudate may be present on the infected tips. Dying privet hedge. My privet hedge has died in places but it's ancient (1960) and worn out. What is the appropriate treatment to eradicate this problem and help the Privets recover. Source: Scot Nelson. Black spot leaf disease shows itself first with black spots appearing on the leaf, then with rings of yellow as the spots grow, until the leaf turns entirely yellow and then falls off. Gardeners of privet may encounter several diseases, most of which can be prevented by providing good air circulation and drainage. Please help if you can. 9. Luckily, most diseases are quite easy to deal with, particularly with a little bit of love and care. I have honey fungus in part of the garden but have only seen the famous 'bootlaces' under the bark of dead large trees. A privet hedge running along a property border is a classic look. Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew on hedge. The very name seems to say "privacy," as if a line of these bushes could form the ideal screen for those seeking a more private setting. I understand that our cold winter and wet Spring are supportive conditions for this fungus. The disease most often enters a plant through the blossoms in spring, causing them to wilt and die, remove blossoms if you suspect infection. Powdery mildew is a powdery, grey fungal coating that affects a variety of hedging plants, such as native hawthorn hedges.
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