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Is this lilac dead?
Last week I posted about a supposed late blooming lilac that we have. The former owner was very specific that we'd think it was dead so don't cut it down. But it's late May and everything else has leaves and blooms (we're in coastal NJ). It does have a few (very few) pathetic looking leaves and buds that are not getting any bigger and are on only a few branches.
What do you think? How much longer should I wait? Branch collection is soon and I was hoping if it was dead to get it cut down before they come.
Re: Is this lilac dead?
I did but couldn't tell. How do you know if the wood is dead or alive?
If the twig snaps, it's probably dead. If it has any green in it at all, and it bends before it breaks, it's alive.
Give the bark a little scratch. If it feels dry, it's dead. Look for green, which means it's alive.
This. Scratch the bark with your fingernail. If you see green underneath, the tissue is still alive.
Having said that, I'd STILL REMOVE something that looked like that. A few persistant limp leaves and blooms are a bad sign (it's better if the plant drops it's leaves).
Ask yourself if this plant is an asset to your landscape, or a liability. IMO this doesn't add value, it takes away from it.