Lilac

[Lindylou]

The lilac tree in my garden needs pruning. Any advice as to how and when?? As you can tell I'm an expert gardener. Not.

[Topcattc]

Cut out weak shoots in the winter, prune after flowering to maintain shape. if the plant is old and straggly you can cut it back hard in the winter but the next seasons flowers will be lost

[Newt]

I realize you posted this a long time ago, but this site should be helpful. http://www.gardenersnet.com/lilac/lilac02.htm Newt