"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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In article , Franz Heymann
writes
We have a white flowering lilac which we have tried to deadhead
religiously
immediately after flowering. The tree is, however, by now so large that
deadheading it completely is no longer an option for ancient folk like my
wife and I.

Is it really necesary to do this chore, or is it an old wives' tale?

I don't head mine. They still flower.

Thanks, Kay. That is a great comfort. I am a great believer in following
the kind of advice which recommends the omission of a prospective task.

Franz