Lilac Bush with Brown Spots: Variety Selection for Warm Winters

Q: Best way to care for a lilac bush? Leaves have brown spots now.

A: Lilacs can get leaf spot diseases but aren't fatal if plant is kept healthy. Less common here than North/Midwest, but can thrive in north Georgia. Key: plant a variety that handles warm winters. Good success with 'White Angel' and 'Dark Knight'. More comments and variety list at bit.ly/GAlilac.