Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Lilac Having Trouble Leafing Out, 0 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
I do think I've been in a nice micro-environment -- at least at my last residence. I moved to a location about a mile away, but it is a little higher elevation and a little more inland. I'm in Camarillo in Ventura County. It gets down to about 35 here for brief periods in the early morning before the sun comes up in the winter, but it mostly stays in the 40's at night during the winter. Santa Barbara gets a little colder in the winter than we do and a little cooler in the summer. I know Descanso Gardens has lots of lilacs. I know I can't grow tulips, but roses are easy here. Maybe these lilacs that I've chosen are known to need less of a chill factor?

Well, one is planted in the ground, and the other one will be soon. I'll report back on my progress. Thanks again for your help.