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- Q.Saving An Old Lilac While Building Next To It - We have an old lilac tree whose base has split into about 6 trunks. We have cut back 2 of ...
- Q.Snow Dance Lilac Tree - Soon after they bloomed the year, the leaves are beginning to wilt, turn brown and fall off. It is happening ...
- Q.Lilac Bushes - Why are the leaves on some of the lilac bushes shriveled and yellow and the new growth is the same ...
- Q.Lilac Bushes - My lilac bushes sprouted in the spring but the new growth is stunted, shriveled, yellow and never grew to normal ...
- Q.Lilac New Growth Abnormality - Is it possible that new growth that forms dense clusters of yellow and stunted leaves is caused by phytoplasmas or ...
- Q.Pruning Lilac Bush - Our lilac bushes are about 4 feet. Do we cut of the spent blossoms each year?
- Q.Lilacs Which Do Not Bloom - How to promote flowering on otherwise healthy lilacs?
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gwils858 on
July 5, 2016
se25 4bsQ.saving an old Lilac while building next to it
We have an old lilac tree whose base has split into about 6 trunks. We have cut back 2 of these at the end of May as they were at 45 degree angle to the rest of the trunks and at immediate danger of falling and splitting the base. We want to build a concrete base for a shed and need to build where these two remnants of trunks are. They are already sprouting. Should we cut them right back to the base at possible risk of damaging it, or is there another way to deal with them to keep the main trunks, and the tree, safe?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2016A.I would certainly consider removing this Lilac and it's roots before pouring the concrete. From experience, concrete is expensive, a new Lilac tree is quite inexpensive at the garden center!
Here is an article with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/damage-from-lilac-roots.htm
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- Asked by
Went fishing on
July 5, 2016
La Porte, IndianaQ.snow dance lilac tree
Soon after they bloomed the year, the leaves are beginning to wilt, turn brown and fall off. It is happening branch to branch and slowly spreading through the entire tree.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2016A.Lilac can be attacked by some pests and disease.
This article will help you determine the issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/common-lilac-problems.htm
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rborgna on
July 17, 2016
Binghamton NY 13901Q.lilac bushes
Why are the leaves on some of the lilac bushes shriveled and yellow and the new growth is the same while other leaves and branches on the same bush appear normal?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2016A.Curling and yellowing leaves can indicate a pest issue or even a disease.
This article will help you pinpoint the issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/common-lilac-problems.htm
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rborgna on
July 18, 2016
Binghamton NY 13901Q.lilac bushes
My lilac bushes sprouted in the spring but the new growth is stunted, shriveled, yellow and never grew to normal size. Other branches on the bush are normal. Now this stunted growth is drying up in the heat.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2016A.Your Lilac could be suffering from Bacterial Blight.
Here is an article will help you.
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rborgna on
July 19, 2016
Binghamton NY 13901Q.lilac new growth abnormality
Is it possible that new growth that forms dense clusters of yellow and stunted leaves is caused by phytoplasmas or is witches broom? Let me know what you think.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
July 20, 2016A.Sounds like a case of Bacterial Blight. This article may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/common-lilac-problems.htm
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Robert Vocco on
July 26, 2016
Chili nyQ.Pruning lilac bush
Our lilac bushes are about 4 feet. Do we cut of the spent blossoms each year?
- Answered by
Getoutandgarden on
July 26, 2016A.Yes you can snip the flowers each year to encourage more growth and energy into the plant. Further reading https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm
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hemero on
July 29, 2016
zip 11747Q.Lilacs which do not bloom
How to promote flowering on otherwise healthy lilacs?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 29, 2016A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm
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