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Lilacs

I have a common lilac in my yard that did not bloom well this year.  I
have been trying (in vain) to keep up with the suckers.  It is in a
south-facing garden against the house (USDA Zone 5 / Cda Zone 6) in full
sun.  I did not prune it last year, but I did prune it the summer
before, after the flowers were finished.  

I would like to keep this lilac to a manageable height (6 feet).  Is
this a reasonable expectation?  My neighbour has one that is 12 feet,
and all the flowers are at the top, where they cannot be appreciated.

Help!!!  Any management tips would be appreciated.  I am seriously
considering turfing it out altogether and planting something else!

Heather in Markham, Ontario
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