Lilac

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Greybelle, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. Greybelle

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    I've just lost my wonderful lilac tree that was over 30 years old. It produced leaves and started to flower last year and then just died. Sadly, I've just had the poor thing taken down and the roots removed. I would like to plant a new lilac in the same place and would appreciate any advice as to whether this would be ok and any advice more experienced gardeners might have. Thanks.
     
  2. Spruce

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    Hi

    Welcome to the forum

    I think you need to find out why it died before you replant in the same spot as Lilacs can have a lot of disease problems such as

    Bacterial Blight , shoot blight
     
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    Thank you for your comments spruce. I don't think my lilac died of a disease. It was an old tree when I moved in 35 years ago. I don't know how long lilac lives so it may have just been old age. Alternatively there was a huge ivy problem that covered all the ground and grew all over it so the ivy may have strangled it to death. I will look for another place in the garden for a new lilac. Thank you.
     
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