Lilac Trees

I have 2 lilac trees ( they are bigger than bushes). They are flowering beautifully at the moment at the top. Lower down they are very woody with no leaves. How should these be pruned?

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#1 Comment By DLarum On 05/04/2017 @ 7:51 am

Common lilacs can get that way with age. They sometimes become more tree-like than shrub-like. This article can help you prune a lilac for it’s best appearance
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