It's not just newly planted lilac bushes that need support. This measure also provides additional support for old trees that have grown crooked due to wind and become unstable.
How to support a lilac?
For young trees, a vertical stakeis driven into the ground when they are planted. Crooked lilac bushes are supported withslanted pegs. The so-called tripod stabilizes high tribes that have already developed a crown.
When does freshly planted lilac need to be supported?
Lilac grows tightly upright and requiresonly in windy locations a plant stake. This supports the bush, which is not yet firmly anchored in the ground:
- When planting, dig a hole large enough for the root ball and stake.
- First drive the support post into the ground, then place the lilac close to the post.
- Short the post so that it does not rub against the shoots.
- Attach lilac to the post with tree ribbon.
How do I support a standard lilac?
These lilac bushes are usually a little taller when purchased and have alarger root ball. Therefore, atripod as a support is more suitable than a single post.
- With this variant of the tree support, you drive three posts into the ground in the shape of a triangle around the bush.
- The stakes are connected to battens for stabilization.
- Attach the lilac tree trunk to the posts with tree tape or rope.
How do you support an older lilac bush?
Withposts driven diagonally into the ground older lilac bushes can be supported as well as bushes whose crown starts just above the ground:
- The support posts are driven into the ground at a sufficient distance from the root ball, at an angle of 45 degrees.
- The distance between the stake and the main shoot to be supported should be about 10 cm.
- Tie the lilac with tree ribbon or rope.
Tip
Cutting back lilacs in June
As soon as the large umbels of the lilac have bloomed in June, the shrub should be cut back. Always separate the shoots above a pair of leaves and use this opportunity to cut out all weak and dead branches. The lilac then sprouts vigorously and already forms the flower heads for the next year.
