Mature lilac pruning

Greetings and good afternoon. We are writing about two mature and overgrown lilac trees in our back yard in the west end of downtown Toronto. The lilacs seem to have at one time been cared for but have clearly been…

Lilac pruning*

I have a lilac tree, I.e. Only one trunk coming up from ground. It has been among trees which have now been removed and the lilac is very straggly. It is in flower now and after it has finished flowering…

Hard Pruning Large Overgrown Lilac shrub/tree

Hello I understand that it’s possible to rejuvenate old lilacs by hard pruning them to about 8″ from the ground. I read that the best time to do this is March/April – before the growing season begins. I’m sure this…

pruning and straightening lilac

Hi. I want to prune this lilac that is growing into my yard and taking up too much footprint. I’d like it to be tall for privacy but not take up so much yard. Its also leaning towards south and…

Pruning Re-blooming Lilac Standard

I have a 2-3 year old reblooming Lilac grafted on a standard. It bloomed great in spring, i pruned it after it finished blooming, mostly dead heading along with some long shoots. Since, it’s been growing crazy long stems all…

Pruning Lilacs

Was out of town 3yrs ago, when my 5yr old fell victim to an ice storm. With a big yard, I just didn’t notice the bottom of a branch that was slightly injured by ice, making the bush look like…

Lilac Tree Pruning

The scenario described on your page re lilac trees described my problem exactly. However, I cannot reach the top and it is one section of the tree that is obviously dying. Do I need to cut the top and ALL…

Lilac tree leaves turning purple at edges

Hi there, My lilac tree is not looking very well. Many leaves are turning purple – starting from the edges – and curling and drooping. The problem is worse at the top of the tree. Any ideas on what I…

Lilacs

I have two lilac bushes about 5 years old. 3 and 4 years ago they produced many flowers. Two years ago no flowers. This year, two flowers. I have carried out minor pruning after the flowering season each year. What…