When can you transplant lilac bushes?

Spring is the best time to transplant Lilacs. They do not transplant well in hot, dry weather. Transplant them after the blooming period, and before hot summer weather arrives. It is also important to note that transplanting can affect the next spring bloom.Click to see full answer. Correspondingly, can I transplant lilacs in the fall?In general, you can transplant lilacs in the fall or the early spring. If you transplant now be sure to get as large a root ball as possible and keep the root system moist up until the ground freezes.Also, can you grow a lilac bush from a cutting? Take cuttings of lilac bushes from tender new growth in late spring or early summer. Mature growth is less likely to root. Dip the bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in the hole, then pat the potting mix lightly around the base of the cutting so it stands up straight. Considering this, how do you transplant a lilac bush? Transplanting Lilac Shoots Just dig a hole deep enough, loosen up the soil some by digging around with your shovel. Place your freshly dug lilac sucker or shoot into the hole and fill back with the loose soil. Firm it in with your foot, not too much. Keep your fresh planted lilac watered until it is established.Do lilac bushes have deep roots?Since lilac root systems are shallow, they can only reach the base of shallow foundations. If you have a deep foundation, there is little risk of damage. Another condition for foundation damage from lilacs is a heavy soil, such as clay, that swells when wet and shrinks dramatically when dry.

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