Question
Hi
I own a century+ cottage near the ocean in Cape May NJ
The beautiful hedges that surround the property I believe are almost as old as the house
This year one section is loosing leaves and the branches are dying and break off easily. I hoped it was isolated but now it seems to be slowly spreading and heading toward an arch that I grew over a 6 year period. We fear we may loose the entire hedge
Any idea what can cause this

Answer
Hi. I to live in South Jersey. Your problem sounds like a fungal problem. Although environmental stress could be playing a role.
Here is a site that may help. When you get there click on the L and look under LIGUSTRUM this is the latin name for privet. Hope this helps.If not let me know.