QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltsHedge 0 Vote Up Vote Down Caroline Kennedy asked 14 years ago Escalonia hedge completly burned with frost. Approx 5 years old. No leaves just sticks! What can i do because it was a lovely hedge? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Cut it to the ground and plant a new hedge in the gaps, such as holly, beech, laurel or yew.