Lilac Shrubs Leaf'ing Out - Backyard - May 2025

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I have four Lilac shrubs that have moved around a few times.  In 2022, I moved all four from a part-shade spot to a more part-sun location on the opposite side of the yard.  The 'Common' lilacs have outperformed the 'Nocturne' variety.   

Here's what they looked like in 2023.  

Below is what they look like today;  they're wider, more full and taller.  You can see the Common Lilacs on either side of the firepit in the photo below:

Common Lilac in Spring before blooming

Will they bloom this year?  I'm thinking we'll get more than we got last year.  

Location: Downers Grove, IL, USA

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