Lilacs are shrubs, not trees. That is they grow as a colony of a whole bunch of stems. They bloom better on newer wood. For old lilacs (which yours is definitely not), they can be rejuvenated by cutting out a lot of the old stems. So no I wouldn't cut the new stems out. 2 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to “Lilacs Forum” Jump to
Amur lilac is much smaller than the other tree lilacs, only reaching 6 to 8 feet high by 4 to 6 feet wide at maturity. It also prefers to grow in a multi-stemmed clump rather than from a single trunk, ...
Q: One of my new Japanese tree lilacs -- just planted late this spring -- is struggling. It looks like the leaves are browning and curling, especially around the edges. Some branches are pretty much ...
Blank Slate I want to do something different and interesting with the bed. Something long-lasting and vibrant. The front of the house has a few hundred tulips, daffodils, lilies of many varieties and I'll be putting in some annuals later in the year. The backyard has a small pond, roses, lilacs, tulips and a few more lilies. In total, I put in 500 bulbs last year and about 1000 the year before.
Also Japanese Gardening, Roses, Lilacs, Perennials, organic gardening, Landscape Design, and tons of other threads/sections. Don't stay up too late reading... We've been to LV many times, stay at a different property each time. Haven't found a favourite, yet. 5 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to “Introduce Yourself Please” Jump to