I remove all the dead wood in the spring after the lilacs start budding out. That way I am not removing anything in the fall that may cause it not to flower in the spring.
Like most blooming bushes, the best time to trim is after they finish blooming. You can also trim at any time if you are attempting to confine them to an area, like a hedge border.
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After they bloom,is what I read.
I remove all the dead wood in the spring after the lilacs start budding out. That way I am not removing anything in the fall that may cause it not to flower in the spring.
Like most blooming bushes, the best time to trim is after they finish blooming. You can also trim at any time if you are attempting to confine them to an area, like a hedge border.
after they have finished blooming
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