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Leaf Spot on New Privet Hedge: Return Diseased Plants

Rejecting Infected Nursery Stock

A Long Island gardener received privet hedges with dark brown spots, asking if they should be returned.

Yes, Return Them

Ed Gulliksen identifies leaf spot disease. While not immediately fatal, it weakens plants, inviting secondary pests/diseases that can kill. Demand healthy replacements from supplier.

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