This article was originally published on February 10,
May 20, New lilac bushes don't require maintenance pruning until they are about 6 - 8' tall. The time to prune mature lilac plants is just after the flowers have faded. They set the next season's flower buds almost immediately, so late pruning will mean sacrificing next year's flowers. Pruning early also gives the new shoots more energy to develop. Oct 05, Lilac bushes can give any garden a burst of color and fill it with a unique fragrance.
The general shrub pruning rule is to cut no more than a third of the stems each year.
No matter what your garden landscape, lilacs can be a great addition. One thing many gardeners may not be aware of is the importance of pruning to help keep them vibrant and looking their bushnotch.clubted Reading Time: 5 mins. Jun 03, Pruning lilacs is best done within a few weeks after the blooms fade. Trim them with bypass pruning shears, cutting blooms off just above the place the stem forks beneath the bloom.
Old growth should also be cut back every few years to help keep.
Remove dead or diseased branches, as well as any branches that interfere with the overall vase shape or clutter the interior of the tree.
Jul 14, Why it’s best to prune your lilacs in early summer Once a lilac bush is more than two years old, it requires annual pruning. The best time to grab your clippers and get to work is in early summer, after the flowers have bloomed and faded.
Here’s what you should know about caring for lilac bushes and bushnotch.clubted Reading Time: 2 mins. Nov 27, The best time to prune lilacs is immediately after the plant has finished blooming for the year. Pruning the bush earlier will unnecessarily destroy its flowers while cutting the bush back any later may not allow enough time for the new shoots for new. Lilac bushes are some of the plants which need this for proper, orderly growth.
You can start pruning them when they are years old, and have established themselves well. In their case, it is important not only to prune, but also to do so at the right time of the year. Here are certain tips that may guide you on how to prune lilac bushes.