Franz Heymann wrote in message ...

"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.

Never dead headed any of mine and I have 5 very free flowering ones. I
just prune abut 1/3 of the branches back each year to keep them in
check.

Mike
www.british-naturism.org.uk