How to Prune A

Lilac Tree

HOW TO PRUNE A LILAC TREE

Every May they produce lovely fragrant blooms in shades of white, purple and pink. Come June, the pretty flowers have all turned brown and are ready to be trimmed off. When you know how to properly prune your lilac, your tree will produce, bigger, healthier flowers every year.

WHEN TO PRUNE A LILAC TREE

Pruning your lilac tree is vital to its overall health. Don't neglect this gardening chore! Lilacs bloom in the spring and you'll want to prune your lilac tree two times per year: during the winter months and then following its lovely spring bloom.

WHEN TO PRUNE A LILAC TREE

When you prune a tree or plant, you are removing branches and stems which will help your lilac tree grow bigger and stronger than ever before. Your goal is to get rid of any branches that appear to be dead, wilted, damaged or vulnerable to disease.

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PRUNING A LILAC TREE

- Pruning shears  - Thick gloves

WHY ISN'T MY LILAC BLOOMING?

One challenge some lilac tree lovers face is that they have planted their tree in a spot that just doesn't get enough bright sunlight. To grow beautiful lilacs, you'll need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight every day.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU CUT BACK LILACS?

It is best to remove between ¼ and ⅓ of the lilac tree's biggest stems, before it has had a chance to bloom in the spring. You want to keep about a dozen bigger stems untouched.

How to Prune A

Lilac Tree