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Cutting it way back means NO blooms for a year or two. Ours has not bloomed in 10 years,m because the cedar tree next to it has grown tall enough that it no longer gets any sun.
OK, I just looked it up. Now is the time to trim lilacs. Between April and June, or soon after the lilacs bloom. If you wait too long, they will not bloom the following year. This is because lilacs set next season's flower buds almost immediately after the current year's flowers fade.
One thing you don't do with lilacs is baby them. When I bought my house 2 years ago, someone had cut a decent size lilac bush almost to the ground and it's coming back very nicely but hasn't bloomed yet. It would be nice to know if they bloom on wood that is 2 years old or 3 years old as many woody shrubs do. So I'm waiting another year to see what happens.
The issue with mine is that it was planted in front of the house, next to the house and obstructs a window. That was very bad planning on whoever planted it there, but darn it, I love lilacs and can't wait for a few blooms for their wonderful fragrance.
Here's a lilac tip:
If you live in a warmer winter climate zone your lilac may not bloom at all. They need a certain amount of winter chill to bloom, just like some fruit trees.
I don't think Pennsylvania has ever been considered a warmer winter climate zone-at least not the northern part of the state.
LOL, is right. No one said Pennsylvania is a warmer winter climate zone. I was referring to why lilacs may not bloom in general for some people who don't realize their winters are too warm. It had nothing to do with you. I didn't mention Pennsylvania nor you. If I wanted to make it about you, I would have quoted your original post, like I just did
LOL, is right. No one said Pennsylvania is a warmer winter climate zone. I was referring to why lilacs may not bloom in general for some people who don't realize their winters are too warm. It had nothing to do with you. I didn't mention Pennsylvania nor you. If I wanted to make it about you, I would have quoted your original post, like I just did
I have some Korean Lilac bushes out front. After researching on the internet, I convinced Mr. Dokie to NOT trim them back early this spring. They’re blooming like crazy, and I am tickled, well, purple. I’ll let him out there after they’re done blooming.
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