| | Pruning guide for Lilacs, Acers (Maples), Hibiscus, Hamamelis, Acers (Maples), Amelanchier, Arbutus - but rarely, Aucuba, Hamamelis (Witch Hazels), Magnolias, Pittosporum, Rhus typhina, Robinia Frisia, Syringa - normal pruning, Fothergilla, Hibiscus - only if really necessary,
 | This group of shrubs rarely need anything other than the lightest pruning (a) to bring back the shrub into a more desired shape, and (b) to take out 'rogue' crossing and week shoots. In this diagram, you will see some 'crossing' shoots and a few small twigs - which if allowed to grow - will spoil the shape of the shrub. |  | This diagram shows the proposed pruning cuts to sort out the few potential problems mentioned above |  | The pruning has been done! 2 further small branches on the right hand side could be pruned to give an 'instantly better' shape, but I would wait to see what sprouts on the left and side to even things up a little! The least done to this group the better! |
 | All that is normally required of Syringas (Lilacs), is the removal of faded flower - No more - unless you want to re-shape the bush. In the latter case, do it as you wish, right after flowering. You may miss out on some flower the following year. |
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