Re: lilacs




> << My mother in law's lilac bush was producing fewer and fewer
>  flowers each year.  Last year, after it finished blooming, I
>  pruned out all of the dead wood, removed any crossing
>  branches, and , most importantly, cut off just about all of
>  the spent blooms.  This spring, that lilac bush is
>  absolutely gorgeous!!!!! It is loaded with blooms and is
>  absolutely beautiful. >>
>
> Lisa, all of this may indeed improve a lilac's bloom.  On the other hand, all
> lilacs were fabulous in our Zone 6 this year because of the incredible spring
> weather we had.

Lilacs bloom on "Old Wood", so if you're going to prune, prune llive wood after
flowering.  Any old, dead, decayed or diseased wood can be pruned at any time.
Certainly, when pruning, take out any wood that crosses back through the center
to let lignt into the shrub. -- Remember that Lilacs are susceptible to Powdery
Mildew.

 Lat last summer and into the fall, I pulled  many cuttings form my Syringa
laciniata (lace leaf Lilac/ or cut leaf Lilac)  for propagation purposes, as they
can be tough to root.  Since I pulled the cuttings late,  there are very few of
the delicate lavender blossoms to enjoy.

Rika        Willow Pond Nursery        http://www.willowpondnursery.com

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