Are The Suckers From Lilac Good To Leave On ? Can I Transplant Them?

Question

How do I transplant them?

Answer 1

Generally, sucker growth is removed from trees and shrubs if they are named cultivars that are grafted using a hardy rootstalk with a more desirable top. You don't want those to take over the tree so they must be removed.

If your lilac is not a hybrid or is not grafted, you can remove a sucker to make a new tree. Be careful digging so as not to disturb the main plant roots too much.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-a-tree-shoot.htm