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jashar99 Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 44 Location: Mayo
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: Lilac Tree in trouble |
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I have 3 standard lilac tress, planted about 2months ago to replace 3 dead standard bay trees, they flowered beautifully, showed new growth at the base and also the top of the tree. However now they are not looking too good. any advice greatfully accepted.
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Sive Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 1731 Location: Co.Wexford
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Could that be damage from cold winds ? And I would like to see the grass removed around the base.........
I'm no expert but those leaves are not like the leaves I have on my one and only lilac, but if they have already flowered for you then they must be lilacs. What variety are they ? |
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Margo Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 1984 Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I agree they don't look like lilac leaves. I wonder did you plant them in the same place as the dead bay trees. If so if the bay trees died they must have left something in the earth and your plants have taken it in. |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:05 am Post subject: |
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this is not a lilac tree. The problem could be that too much fertilizer was given or too much moss peat around the roots. I think the tree will recover in the next few weeks.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) _________________ michael brenock |
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Were the flowers white if so that looks like a viburnham leaf on saying that it also looks like a Philadelthus. mock orange |
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jashar99 Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 44 Location: Mayo
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Its a canadian lilac, Syringa x prestoniae, pink flowers like in this link. http://www.plant-pictures.net/2-2848-syringa-x-prestoniae-picture.aspx
it may well be over fertilised especially with all the recent rain.
also it may be be wind damage, very windy in last week.
i'm heartened to read your optomistic outlook Michael
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my query, much appreciated |
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