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Pruning
guide for Lilacs, Acers (Maples), Hibiscus, Hamamelis,
Acers (Maples), Amelanchier, Arbutus -
but rarely, Aucuba, Hamamelis (Witch Hazels), Magnolias, Pittosporum, Rhus
typhina, Robinia Frisia, Syringa - normal pruning, Fothergilla, Hibiscus - only
if really necessary,
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This group of shrubs rarely need
anything other than the lightest pruning (a) to bring back the shrub into
a more desired shape, and (b) to take out 'rogue' crossing and week
shoots.
In this diagram, you will see some 'crossing' shoots and
a few small twigs - which if allowed to grow - will spoil the shape of the
shrub.
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This diagram shows the proposed pruning
cuts to sort out the few potential problems mentioned above |
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The pruning has been done! 2 further
small branches on the right hand side could be pruned to give an
'instantly better' shape, but I would wait to see what sprouts on the left
and side to even things up a little!
The least done to this group the better!
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All that is normally required of Syringas
(Lilacs), is the removal of faded flower - No more - unless you want to
re-shape the bush. In the latter case, do it as you wish, right after
flowering. You may miss out on some flower the following year.
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