What does that mean for care?

Privet, a shallow root

Over the years, privet forms a very dense, finely branched root system that does not extend too deeply. As shallow roots, the roots stay relatively close to the surface.

The advantage is that the roots do not become so strong that they damage masonry or lift paving slabs. You can therefore use a privet relatively tight place next to buildings or paths.

Transplant privet in the garden

Many garden owners assume that a shallow root such as the privet can grow quite easily transplant leaves. That is only partly true. Moving older privet bushes is a sweaty job. You need to dig generously around the shrub to get the roots out of the ground as undamaged.

You can dig up and transplant younger privet bushes with relative ease. Make sure, however, that you do not damage or kink the root system too much when digging out and replanting.

In their new location they grow back relatively quickly if they are adequately watered.

Remove privet roots

Even if the privet is a shallow root - that Removing the roots is a thing of its own. The older the shrub, the denser the roots. You can hardly get very far with manual labor.

You can loosen younger privet plants with the Digging fork good at. Dig them up and pull the roots out of the earth as much as possible. Bear in mind that remaining root remains can sprout new plants.

For older privet hedges, you should borrow a mini excavator and go to work with it. Don't forget that a large privet is quite a heavy weight. It is easiest if you entrust a gardening company with this work. The specialists dispose of the shrub at the same time.