What would i wrap the base of me lilac bush in order to make it more tree like?

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What would i wrap the base of me lilac bush in order to make it more tree like?

Answer 1

I'd start over with a species of lilac that typically produces on a single (or few!) shoots.  Wrapping the base of a common lilac isn't going to help.  You can try pruning, but it's going to be a never-ending job.

e.g.: http://www.mnpower.com/treebook/fact106....