lilac sensitivity to night lighting - Ask Extension
A few of my well-established lilacs are not as densely leafed as the others. These few get exposed to LED security lighting at night from the house. ...
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lilac sensitivity to night lighting #906302
Asked June 18, 2025, 3:52 PM EDT
A few of my well-established lilacs are not as densely leafed as the others. These few get exposed to LED security lighting at night from the house. Are lilacs sensitive to this kind of exposure?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Lilacs aren’t known to be particularly sensitive to LED lighting. The unusual weather with wide swings in temperatures has been a big stressor for shrubs and trees. The reduced leaf production could be from drought stress. The last 3 years have been hard on shrubs. Make sure they get enough water this year. The soaking rains this week have really helped trees and shrubs.