Syringa species/ Lilac Species Guide
Not ideal as bonsai unless thick trunks or stumps can be obtained as leaves and flowers tend to be on the large size.
Ease of Cultivation 7/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 6/10
Position Outside tree only. Full sun. Fully hardy to -10°C
Repotting Every two to three years as buds extend, keep relatively pot bound to reduce leaf-size.
Pruning Prune back hard in late-Winter and then allow to grow until after flowering. Pruning during this time will remove flowers/ flower buds. After flowering prune to shape and continue to prune to shape for the rest of the season.
Propagation Sow seed outside as soon as ripe or in Spring. Take greenwood cuttings in early summer. Air-layer in early Summer.
Pests and Diseases Leaf-miners, thrips and willow scale
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