Like almost all hedge plants, the privet sprout twice a year - once in spring and once at the end of summer. Therefore, not only a pruning in spring makes sense, but another one in August. This is the only way to get a nice, dense privet hedge over time.

In August, the privet can be brought into shape

Prune privet in August

While spring shoots are very strong, summer shoots are somewhat weaker. As a result, you do not have to and should not cut back the privet as much in August as in spring.

  • Shape the privet
  • thin lightly
  • trim the hedge
  • leave some fruit stands

What is cut in August?

August is ideal for keeping the privet in shape. Cut off all shoots that disturb the uniform picture. Thin out areas that are too dense. This prevents fungal diseases.

You can now also shorten a privet hedge in height.

Don't forget to water

Privet sprouts very quickly. For that he needs strength. Therefore, you must not forget to water the shrubs well after pruning. This is also necessary when the day is rainy. But make sure that there is no waterlogging.

Leave a few fruit stands

Privet berries are popular bird food. You should therefore leave a few infructescences to give the feathered friends some food in the garden.

Unfortunately, the fruits are slightly poisonous, but due to their bitter taste, they are not ideal for snacking. However, a risk of poisoning for small children cannot be ruled out.

Use sticks for propagation

If there are shoots when cutting in August that are already lignified below, you can use them wonderfully to propagate the privet.

Prepare a planting site and simply insert the wood into it. Then shorten the sticks at the top. Water the offshoots well. Normally, new shoots should appear as early as next spring, proving that roots have formed on the cuttings.

tips

Privet is very tolerant of pruning. You really can't go wrong with pruning. Choose a day when the sun isn't too strong to avoid brown spots forming on the cuts.

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