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Privet is a tough, resilient, and somewhat invasive shrub that seems almost indestructible. To stop privet from growing, the entire root system must be removed after a herbicide has been applied, and branches and stumps removed.

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you must pull them up by the roots with alot of force.

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What is a hedge used as a fence called?

"Privet"


What does a privet hedge seed look like?

Small and black - kind of like a watermelon seed. The hedge can make a good privacy screen, but the plant is very slow growing. It also makes a nice landscape decoration, as the leaves are glossy and evergreen.


Are privet hedge and purple leaf hedge from the same family?

Yes, they are members of the Oleaceae family. They are both flowering hedges that may takes up to four years to reach maturity.


Is there any flower name privet?

I think there is a flower called a privet rose. -- another answer -- Privet is a shrub of the olive family, with small white, heavily scented flowers and poisonous black berries. • Genus Ligustrum, family Oleaceae: several species, in particular the semievergreen common privet ( L. vulgare), are often grown as a hedge.


What is the fastest growing hedge?

The most popular fast growing hedges are evergreen hedges. The evergreen's ability to tolerate cold temperatures is part of what makes it so popular. A list of evergreen hedges is as follows: azure blue germander, blue maid holly, dark star California lilac, lantana, and Japanese privet.


Why do you have private areas?

For guys it it where they dispens our droppings ( pee and poop) and it is how we make children ( sex ) No, that is not right!! Privet is a hedge, for privacy, around a house or garden!


Is private hedging poisonous to horses?

Yes Privet Hedge is toxic to horses and should be kept as far away from the horse as possible. If the horse ingest any of the hedge call an equine veterinarian immediately and keep a close eye on the horse.


If you trim a hedge lower than usual will it grow back fuller?

It depends what type of shrub forms the hedge. With the normal hedging like privet or cotoneaster you can cut it hard back to a foot from the ground and it will grow back much thicker.


How do you fertilize and keep old privet hedge plants healthy and productive?

It is by fertilizing at least twice a year and by pruning yearly that old privet hedges (Ligustrum spp) can be kept healthy and productive.Specifically, privet hedges benefit from fertilizer applications in fall and in spring. A summer of droughts calls for an extra fertilizer application, such as during the hottest month. Additionally, privet hedges respond well to yearly pruning away of competing, damaged, dead, decaying or dying branches.


How can I stop growing?

When you grow up you will stop growing.


How to stop growing taller?

There is no way to stop growing taller. You will stop growing usually around the age of 18.


When do tomatoes stop growing?

They go to the supermarket and from there, they are given to you!! : )