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mosc0022 Coeur D Alene, ID(Zone 5a) Jul 07, 2006

Do syringas have shaggy bark? I just noticed that mine does, and it's not looking very healthy - I was wondering if they naturally have shaggy bark or maybe mine has a problem?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 07, 2006

Different species have different bark texture. Some peel, others are stringy, etc. The common lilac Syringa vulgaris develops shaggy bark on mature stems.

Your plant might have borers, regardless of the bark texture. Set out an ash-lilac borer trap next spring and see who shows up. If you get many visitors, spray the stems.

Guy S.

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mosc0022 Coeur D Alene, ID(Zone 5a) Jul 07, 2006

thanks - is it to late this year to do?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 08, 2006

Yes -- we begin trapping in late April here. All you can do now is try to keep it vigorous with mulch and adequate water.

Guy S.

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spartacusaby Hendersonville, NC(Zone 7a) Jul 08, 2006

Anyone know if you can root a syringa from cuttings? If so, any advice would be most welcome, and thanks!

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