Overgrown Lilac Bush

I have a lilac bush that is roughly 16′ high with healthy leaves and blooms but is tall, flat and top heavy. Can you advise me on how to trim it to grow lower and more uniformly?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/22/2021 @ 4:34 am

This article should help:

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