Comments on: Japanese Tree Lilac

By: Deb Knecht

Deb Knecht — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:32:11 +0000

What’s your soil type – how has it been watered… Did you plant the Potentillas at the same time? A balled and burlapped tree is hard to get root bound – but it could happen. Also – lilacs are susceptible to Verticillium Wilt and what you’re describing sounds quite a bit like this. You would need to cut off a branch and have someone look at it for sure. You could call Leif on his cell phone at 507-581-6135 and discuss this in more detail.

By: Deb Knecht

Deb Knecht — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:59:13 +0000

You should check with a local nursery in Indiana. We are in southern Minnesota. We have them available for planting from April until November.

By: norah dotson

norah dotson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:41:35 +0000

when are the white japanese lilacs ussally available and planted. live in northern indiana

By: Henry Lehn

Henry Lehn — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:11:52 +0000

I planted a Japanese Tree Lilac 5-Yrs. Ago. It was a Balled & Burlap when I planted it. The Main trunk has 8-large branches coming off it about 1-ft. off the ground. This past spring it was loaded with beautiful blossoms and was doing quite well. No apparent blight or insect infestation. About 4-weeks ago the leaves on one of the large branches started drying up. I snipped off a smaller branch and it still shows green in the outer bark. Now the last fews days I have more leaves drying up on other large branches and it seems to be the center branches only. I asked about this condition at a local nursery (without them seeing it) and they seem to think it might be root bound. I also have (8) Potentellas planted around the base of the tree about 4-ft.out from the trunk. I hate to loose this beautiful tree & hoping you can shed some light on what may be the problem with it.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Sincerely,
Henry Lehn – Monticello,Mn.