The
flowers of lilac trees are similar to those on lilac bushes,
but generally have smaller individual blossoms. The range
of color is also more limited, usually only cream to pink,
but some purple cultivars have been introduced. The blooms
generally appear after those of lilac bushes, and will last
about the same length of time.
Lilac
trees should be protected from damage caused by wind and other
natural sources, as well as human damage. This is because
lilac trees take a fairly long time to recover from damage.
The wood of lilac trees is softer than that of some of the
larger trees, and can therefore be damaged more easily. Lilac
trees have fragrant blooms, and will provide a good amount
of shade.
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lilac tree should be planted in a location of full sunlight,
just like all other lilacs. When pruning, it is important
not to remove too much from a lilac tree, as this will likely
reduce the flower output the following year. When cared for
properly and given the proper growing conditions, a lilac
tree can easily survive for nearly one hundred years.
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