You plant like any thing else. Dig a hole as deep as the roots and as wide. Fill with good quality potting soil. That will give the new lilac most of the nutrients it needs. Don't expect to see much growth the first year. The rule of thumb of planting new trees and shrubs is:
first year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap.
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ok they are beutiful.....but what is the question how to?where to get one? will it grow where you live? Where are you located?
Sorry, duh. where to plant? I'm in Nebraska Zone 5 and what type of soil? thanks
You plant like any thing else. Dig a hole as deep as the roots and as wide. Fill with good quality potting soil. That will give the new lilac most of the nutrients it needs. Don't expect to see much growth the first year. The rule of thumb of planting new trees and shrubs is:
first year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap.