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.
In Zones 8 and 9, you can be growing lilacs called Anabel which produces pink flowers, or enjoying the fuchsia blooms of Pocahontas lilac, or the white flowers of Sierra Snow. In Zones 4-8 you might also look for the cut-leaf lilac, Syringa laciniata.This lilac generally grows up to 8 feet tall and blooms in late spring. Other varieties that are suitable for growing lilacs in Zones 4-9 include Blue Skies which tolerates heat and humidity.Blue Skies produces highly fragrant lavender-blue blossoms.n Zones 8 and 9, you can be growing lilacs called Anabel which produces pink flowers, or enjoying the fuchsia blooms of Pocahontas lilac, or the white flowers of Sierra Snow. In Zones 4-8 you might also look for the cut-leaf lilac, Syringa laciniata.