Privet loses leaves in winter

Privet loses its leaves in winter

Like all deciduous plants, the privet also sheds its leaves in autumn and winter. This is not a cause for concern because it is a natural process. Neither Pest infestation diseases are still responsible for leaf shedding.

Next spring the bush drifts again vigorously and forms many new leaves.

• Leaf shedding is normal in winter
• some varieties stay green longer
• leaves hang longer in a bright spot
• warm temperatures delay leaf shedding

Some varieties keep the foliage particularly long

The fact that the privet has acquired a reputation as an evergreen hedge plant is due to the fact that some varieties, such as Atrovirus, keep the foliage on the bush for a particularly long time.

Sometimes it hangs until spring and is only thrown off with the new shoot.

That is why atrovirens is particularly often offered as a hedge plant, as this privet species is completely opaque for most of the winter.

Leaf shedding also depends on light and temperature

How long the foliage stays on the bush depends on various causes. The warmer it is outside and the more light the privet gets, the longer it will take for the leaves to fall off.

In a favorable location, the privet stays green longer than in less ideal places, even in winter.

Bonsai privet loses leaves in winter

Even if you have one Privet as a bonsai care in the bucket, it loses its leaves in winter. You can delay the process a little by placing the bucket in a place that is not too cool but is bright.

Privet loses its leaves in summer

If the privet loses its leaves in spring or summer, it is often due to improper care. Fungal spores or pests are less likely to cause the leaves to be shed.