Lilac Cuttings

[Gardenwitch]

This is probably the wrong time fo year for this but when is it a good time to take a cutting off a Lilac? My friend has a tree and I'd love a cutting to grow my own tree is this possible?

Humm how does one take a cutting?! Thank you for any help

[greendean]

the best way to increase from lilac is pulling up the suckers they send out from the roots. This time of year should be ideal. Have a look round the base of the tree to see if you can see any. carefully dig up as much root as you can. pot up and look after

i took some front next allotment from me in august and they are doing fine.

[Gardenwitch]

Oh thank you! I'm thrilled I can dig some roots up now - yeah; just made my day

[greendean]

no problem