Propagating a lilac

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  1. momk

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    Re: Planting New Trees

    hi i am new to this site and love all the help that you guys give. I have one question and that is can you take a branch off of a lilic tree and start a new tree with it. i just love them.thank you momk
     
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  2. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Re: Planting New Trees

    Hi Momk,

    Glad you find the posts helpful. :) To propagate your lilac you can either dig up the suckers or take cuttings of either hardwood or softwood. This site explains how to take the different cuttings and grow them.
    http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06970.htm

    Newt
     
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  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    (these two posts moved to plant propagation forum from another thread)
     
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