privet tree

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  1. mitch

    mitch Apprentice Gardener

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    my privet tree (ornamental) has lots of dead branches all around its middle section. any tips on how to save tree?
     
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    get rid of the dead branches and let the tree grow
     
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    cheers for the tip. i assume that this is not some terminal disease. i'll give brutal pruning a go.
     
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    thats ok glad to help. steven
     
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