Growing Lilac Trees In Pots
Chinese lilac (syringa x chinensis) is hybrid that has been successful in zones 8 and 9b. In this case, remove surrounding vegetation to help bring in light, as a 14 year old lilac would be too difficult to transplant to another site. Dwarf lilac standard 1m tall 3l pot Dwarf lilac, Lilac The key to getting a good lilac tree is regular pruning after flowering, as plants can become leggy without pruning, and taming an overgrown lilac tree can take several years of careful pruning. Growing lilac trees in pots . Choose a location with at least eight hours of direct sun. It comes in a range of colours from white to yellow to mauves and purples. Another challenge to planting a lilac shrub in a pot is getting the soil right. If your lilac tree is growing in heavy shade, it will reduce the tree’s ability to produce flowers. Situating against a south facing wall, building or fence is ideal and. Place the lavender in the pot ensuring that the crown is placed slightly above the potti...