I have never pruned them
"Andrew Ostrander" wrote in message
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Perhaps you are an overdiligent pruner? I recall reading
newspaper articles
years ago in which gardeners were warned not to prune off
certain twigs that
are near the flower points, because that is where next
year's blossoms grow.
Some people were removing theses when they deadheaded.

"Boots" wrote in message
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My lilac bush does not bloom. It is 5 years old and gets a
half a day of sun. Last summer I had one flower 1/2 " high
and nothing this year. What am I doing wrong?

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