escallonia frost damage

Marie Bance asked 13 years ago

When would I know for sure that my escallonia hedge is dead. It looks dead but when will I know so I can plant a new hedge. Also what would be a good replacement hedge (one that can withstand the harsh winters we have had)

1 Answers

Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
If the wood under the bark at ground level is brown and dead, and there are no new shoots, it is dead. You can cut it down , leave the roots and plant between the roots, using holly or laurel.

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