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.
How to Control Lilac Sucker Growth. By: Julie Day. âOur lilac bushes have started sprouting from the roots, despite weed blocking fabric and rock mulch. Lilacs are known for what is called âsucker growth,â which is when the plant sprouts from the root system. Some varieties are more prone to sucker growth than others.