Shaping Lilac Tree

[Ben]

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

[symplastless]

stem by string.

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

[Don Staples]

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