big city location.. and a pic of the whole plant will get you better suggestions ... not only a to the problem.. but also the solution ..

this has the potential to be one a giant problem.. if it spreads thru your whole hedge.. and the reason you should avoid a monoculture.. if you ever do it again ..

ken

i was going to suggest that if it has to be removed.. it might be better to replace it with anything else ... plus.. it would add some intrigue to the hedge...

but since you have spoken on the topic.. i wont do it ... ill save it for some other post ...

oh wait.. i already did it ... never mind ...

ken

A hedge is a hedge. If the OP prefers a shrubbery that’s a different animal.

You must return here with a shrubbery... or else you will never pass through this wood... alive. Eh, floral?

Absolutely.