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Lilac Bush problem

9 years ago

I have a lilac bush that was on the property when I bought it 16 years ago. It was tall and gangly then, and was tall and gangly till we cut it down about 3 weeks ago or so. I read that you can cut them down to 8-12 inches after they are done flowering and basically start from scratch. That was my plan. the trunks are as big as tree trunks (lack of care and knowledge) but all of the trunks look rotted on the inside of them. There are shoots coming up, and I'm not sure if they are new lilac shoots, or poison ivy, or probably both?

This is before the "trim."

After the trim. Is it all rotten? Should I just cut those out?

New growth?

Any thoughts or suggestions? Also, there are some new shoots. Can I dig those up and replant elsewhere? I think they are attached to the trunk, not sure.

Thanks for any advice.

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