Their main prey is rabbit, but they are some of the most ferocious hunters in the bird kingdom and can hunt animals up to three times their own size. They catch and eat the standard small rodents mentioned under prior owls, as well as armadillos, raccoons, bats, weasels, skunks and even porcupines.
Comments. Submit. Lilac trees need to be protected from frost. Some varieties, like Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', are more frost hardy than others. Protect lilac trees from frost by covering them with a lightweight bed sheet or cloth tarp.ilac trees need to be protected from frost. Some varieties, like Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', are more frost hardy than others.
Most Lilac bushes will grow in excess of 10 feet. Pruning not only helps with shape and appearance, but also helps to maintain good plant health and vigor, and the profusion of flowers. There are right and wrong ways to prune a lilac bush.There is also a right and a wrong time. Most importantly, prune or trim back your bush immediately after they are done blooming.rim back any branches that stick out from the main bush, and is not appealing to you. Topping the bush is not recommended. A flat top is not an appealing lilac shape to most lilac lovers. A slightly rounded top looks best.