You Garden - Standard Lilac Tree Syringa 'Palibin' 80-100cm Tall in a 3.5L Pot - Potted Trees & Shrubs for Gardens or Patios - Supplied as 1 x Standard Lilac Tree in 3.5cm Pot

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If you planted a new lilac tree in the previous year then in its first year, before it flowers, remove all the forming flower buds. This will help the plant establish a good root system early on ready for better flower production in later years. The flowers of most lilacs are also strongly scented. Some are also "double" flowers, featuring a larger number of petals per flower, which give a more dense and colourful impact. As such, they should be removed for both aesthetic and practical reasons, especially if your lilac specimen is grafted. Lilacs have no special requirements for planting compared to most other hardy shrubs. The key steps are as follows: Probably the best place in the UK to see well-cultivated and documented lilacs. An entrance charge applies.

Lilacs ( Syringa) are small trees or large shrubs, part of the olive family. They are best known for their stunning spring blossom. While many varieties - as the common name suggests - have lilac-coloured blossom, there are also varieties with mauve, purple, white or yellow blossom. Shrub roots generally tend to spread out rather than down, so dig a planting hole 3 x wider than the roots of the shrub you're planting, and mix some well rotted compost or manure with the soil from the hole and use this to re-fill one the shrub is in place. Try to keep a mixture of old and new growth so as to allow the lilac to continue thriving and never remove more than a third of its foliage in a year.

Lilac (Syringa) Dwarf

Lilacs will grow in most good soils, but are a particularly good choice if you are on chalk or slightly alkaline soil. This will give the new buds plenty of time to mature, keeping the plant healthy over winter and ensuring a stronger yield of blooms next year. If you are looking for smaller lilac tree varieties that can thrive in your garden, consider the Korean Lilac S. meyeri “Paliban” or Syringa “Miss Kim”. Care Lilac trees ( Syringa spp.) have been cherished by gardeners across the country for generations, and it’s easy to see why. These deciduous trees or shrubs are easy to care for and have elegant flowers with a wonderfully strong scent that fills the air with a sweet perfume, especially in warmer climates.

Allow for the size of the your lilac tree when it is mature. Thereare some dwarf varieties but in general the spread and height will be inthe region of 3m / 10ft. Additionally, the best soil for growing lilac trees is alkaline, humus-rich soil. So, it may be best to test the soil pH levels and use garden lime or wood ash to increase alkalinity if necessary. How to Water Lilac Trees

Pruning Basics

Blunt shears can result in unclean cuts that foster bacteria and encourage disease, while those which haven’t been properly cleaned can spread both of the aforementioned blights throughout your garden. While they appreciate good soil, over-fertilising can result in lush foliage growth but poor flowering. Good mulch and a little well-rotted cow manure each year is usually adequate. Planting Step By Step

The article is a complete care guide for growing a lilac tree in your yard. In addition, you will also find out about the best lilac plants to grow if you want to grow a hardy tree in your garden. How to Care for a Lilac Tree

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A word of warning: fertilizing too late in the season can result in lilac bacterial blight affecting your tree’s foliage growth. How to Prune Lilac Trees