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40+ year old lilac bushes are not producing flowers Can they be pruned??
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Lilac Bushes. #874916
Asked June 27, 2024, 9:06 AM EDT
40+ year old lilac bushes are not producing flowers Can they be pruned??
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Chuck,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
Absolutely! The lilacs can be pruned and renovated.
Here is a link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website:https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/lilacs#pruning-1923160
This information discusses all the details about pruning and renovation.
Good Luck!
