Leggy Quince

Question

Hi, I see the recommendation to cut leggy quince to the ground. This old fashioned plant was tucked into cedar trees that we removed. I wanted to double check before I cut it. Does the same theory apply to lilacs? Thank you.

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Answer 1

To rejuvenate lilacs you can cut them down, but it will delay blooming for three years. Instead, you can cut back about a third of the branches each year. Here is more:

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