Category Archives: lilac

Lilacs Not Blooming

Q. I have lilac bushes that haven’t bloomed in two years. What should I do?
Norwalk, Connecticut
A. Are your lilacs planted in full sun? They bloom very poorly in the shade.
Are your lilacs old with lots of suckers that have not been thinned? A plethora of suckers could be using up all the energy [...]

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Fungus Attacking a Lilac?

Q. Hi! In trimming our lilac tree, we noticed what appears to be a fungus growing on some of the limbs down to part of the tree trunk. It is white in color and looks like small mushrooms. Could you please let me know what you think could be the problem and how to correct [...]

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