The gardener urged not to break off the lilac branches for the sake of better flowering

Andrey Tumanov, chairman of the Moscow Horticultural Union, urged not to break off lilac branches for better flowering next year.

In conversation with the website aif.ru On Monday, May 15, the expert explained that this statement is incorrect and is a dangerous misconception.

Tumanov warned that careless snapping of lilac branches causes serious harm to the plant. He noted that it is important to trim the peduncles correctly, otherwise the bush may not bloom or even die.

The specialist also recalled that such actions in public places are considered a violation of the law and may entail liability. According to him, it is not worth risking for the sake of branches that will stay at home for only a few days. The gardener added that even in the country, it is enough to cut off one twig from different bushes to decorate the house, and stressed that lilacs should please first of all on the street.

Earlier that day, Leonid Kolesnikov's unique lilac varieties bloomed at VDNKh. Among the most recognizable, for example, "The Beauty of Moscow", "Captain Gastello", "India" and many others, writes "Moscow 24". About 3 thousand lilac bushes grow at VDNKh. The largest plots are on Lilac Alley, near the Druzhba Narodov fountain and in Yunnatov Square, the Moscow City News agency clarifies.

Lawyer Alexander Khaminsky, in an interview with RT on May 16, explained what threatens citizens for picking lilacs. In particular, for the scrapping of lilacs in forest parks or protected areas, a fine of 3.5 thousand rubles is threatened. Roskachestvo, in turn, warned of fines or arrest for up to 15 days for picking lilacs.

Before that, on May 15, RIAMO, citing experts, wrote that when branches break off, the shrub is injured, fungi, infections and pests penetrate through the damaged bark into the trunk.

At the same time, Associate Professor of the Department of Bioecology and Biological Safety at Rosbiotech University Tatiana Nozdrina, in an interview with 360.ru She warned that lilacs may well harm humans and animals, although they are not considered poisonous. Thus, the plant contains biologically active substances, including bitter glycosides and compounds that can irritate the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.