I’m looking to shape, rootprune and repot this Lilac tree (Syringa ‘Michel Blichner’) I just bought for €10. Where do I make the cuts in order to shape this tree (1,2 or 3)? And do I leave the small branch with leaves on the bottom of tree for now or take it off too?
And lastly, can I do all three procedures now – or ideally wait a season?
by Aggravating-Apple-99
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If the trunk is as thick as you want your finished tree to be, go ahead and prune it. But if you want it to thicken out, just repot and let it grow for a few seasons. As for where to prune, I would go for 3 once the tree is ready for it.
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