How to Control Lilac Sucker Growth (2024)

Elizabeth asks, “Our lilac bushes are sprouting from the roots. How do we kill them without harming the main plant?”Those sprouts are called “suckers,” and lilacs are known for spreading in this manner. Read more to learn how to control sucker growth.

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