Privet cut in the spring

Pruning privet in spring

Spring pruning is particularly important as the privet is now sprouting heavily. The branches only form if you cut it back vigorously. Without pruning, the hedge would only grow taller.

• Thinning out privet
• Remove dried branches
• Cut back the shoots heavily
• put on stick

Cut the privet conically

The privet is thinned vigorously in spring. All shoots are shortened by one to two thirds. Cut out any dry and thin shoots. Since the privet grows very quickly, it quickly catches up with the pruning.

Cut the privet as conical as possible and not straight. With a very straight cut, there is a risk that the hedge will burn off below because it does not get enough light there. It then no longer sprouts there and also does not form leaves.

Time for the rejuvenation cut

Spring is the best time for you Taper cut of old, already bald privet bushes. You can prune the shrub as much as you want, even down to the cane. If the branches are to branch again, you have to leave a remainder of three cm.

Pour after cutting

Privet is not very demanding what the care concerns. After pruning vigorously, you should water the privet well so that it has enough strength to sprout again.

If you fertilize now is the best time to do so. Don't overdo it though, as privet will react to overfertilization with yellow leaves.

Chop up shrub cuttings

Use the cuttings as mulch material. Chop or cut them up and spread them out under the privet. This protects the soil from drying out and at the same time provides new nutrients.