Shaping Lilac Tree

Jun 03, 2008 2 Replies

I have planted four Lilac trees at the back of my property for eventual privacy above the six foot fence. I hope to create an above ground hedge



I would like to try and bend some of the branches horizontally. There is 6mm bonsai wire available good for maybe 3/8' branches.



I could wire them to the ground for a season or two or string wires to train them like espaliered fruit trees.



Is there anyone who has experience in this matter who can maybe help me with a quick fix? Ben


stem by string.

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far as pruning here is your best bet:
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is my site on pruning:
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would bne happy to offer a pruning class with dissections. Also a very good book for you is:
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