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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2015
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    Well, you have cute kids!
    Here is a link with information about the Japanese Lilac.
    You will need to give this tree plenty of room as it will grow large.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htm

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    blbrinkman on
    June 4, 2015
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    I need an answer to can I plant hostas under our Japanese Lilac tree without harming the tree?

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2015
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    Make sure your Lilac is receiving adequate water.
    Water stresses can cause leaves and flowers to drop.
    Pruning can rejuvenate a lilac and stimulate flowering the next spring.
    Here is a link about Japanese Lilac.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 13, 2015
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    Yes you can prune off the spent blossoms as needed.
    Usually pruning can be done after the the plant is done blooming so if you don't dead head, this would take care of the old flowers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 30, 2015
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    I would wait until the tree is dormant to prune.
    I would leave 1 to 2 inches of trunk. You may have sucker growth in the spring and would want to trim those away as soon as they grow.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 21, 2016
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    The Japanese Lilac is hardy down to zone 3. It has a medium growth rate. This is a great tree to enjoy in the spring when nothing else is blooming in our gardens.
    I also garden in MN and you are zone 4a or 4b.

    Here is a great link.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htm

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