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Originally Posted by Leythos
I have two large (8' dia, 5' tall) lilac bushes that have flowered since
the year we put them in, they are larger than the area supports and
we've never pruned them.
I don't know if I can uproot them, split the root ball and then make two
(or more) viable plants out of them.
Any one do this or know if it will work without killing them?
Thanks.
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I wouldn't do that. If you want to reduce the size of the tree then prune it. If you want to get another lilac tree then semi-ripe cuttings are the answer, they are not difficult. Try this page for more info on lilac trees:
http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/plantf...-syringa_2.asp
Good luck.