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Pruning privet

Pixie5Pixie5 Posts: 2
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I planted a new privet hedge in March. The plants were less than a foot tall but now end of July they have more than doubled in size.  I have just discovered that I should have cut them back to a third of their size soon after planting. Is it too late to do that now? Or should I just give them a light trim? I would be very grateful for any advice!

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,139

    I agree, cut it back in the late autumn image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Pixie5Pixie5 Posts: 2

    Thank you so much. So do you think I should cut them back to a third end of October?

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