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.
There is only ONE time of the year to prune a Lilacâ¦.RIGHT AFTER it blooms! NOT a month later, NOT in summer and NOT in Fall. The only time to to prune Lilacâs is RIGHT AFTER it blooms. Note: Dwarf Lilacs rarely need pruningâ¦they do not get out of control. All you need to do is cut off the dead after blooming.