The privet is a very fast-growing shrub that does well in almost all site and soil conditions. Nevertheless, it often happens that the privet hedge is bare below. Then it's time to perform a makeover cut.

Early spring is the best time for radical pruning

Privet needs a makeover pruning

The reason why the privet or the privet hedge bare is almost always due to too little light. The higher and denser the shrub grows, the less often daylight reaches the lower regions of the shrub. However, the privet needs light to form new shoots and leaves.

In this case, you should rejuvenate the privet to improve the lighting conditions. How to perform a taper cut.

  • Rejuvenation pruning in spring
  • Shorten the height of the privet considerably
  • Trim sides of hedge to stick
  • choose a conical shape

The best time for makeover cut

The best time to rejuvenate a privet is early spring. The shrub then sprout particularly vigorously.

In addition, you should only trim hedges very heavily in spring or autumn, as otherwise breeding birds would be disturbed.

Cut privet on stick

To rejuvenate, cut privet back to the old wood. This means that you shorten it by one to two thirds in height. You can cut back the side shoots down to the trunk. However, you should leave small pieces of shoots of about three cm, so that the privet can branch out well.

New shoots begin in spring, so that the privet quickly forms new shoots and leaves that close the hedge again.

So that the privet has enough strength for the formation of leaves and shoots, you should water and fertilize it well after cutting.

Do not trim hedges straight

To prevent the privet hedge from bare, you should never cut the shrub straight. A conical shape is best. As a result, even a higher privet hedge gets more light in the lower regions.

You have to cut privet hedges three times a year at first, later twice a year. Only then will the hedge stay nice and tight.

tips

If the privet does not grow properly, it is usually due to a too shady location. Soil moisture also plays a role.

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