Miss Kim Lilac Trees for Sale

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on December 2, 2021

Planting instructions

When it comes time to plant a Miss Kim lilac tree, you should find an area that receives six to eight hours of sunlight per day. This species will survive in an area of partial shade as well. However, with less sunlight, the blooms of a Miss Kim lilac tree will be less impressive. Miss Kim lilac trees also enjoy neutral soils that have good drainage. Other than that, you should consider planting this tree where there is a moderate amount of wind exposure. That air circulation will make it less likely that root rot or mildew will appear on the leaves.

Watering and nutrients

In keeping with the notion that Miss Kim lilac trees are easy to care for, you won’t need to water very often. But while watering should be infrequent, you should also make sure that you are generous on the occasions when you do provide water. Supply water to the roots until the soil is completely soaked. Regarding fertilization, you can fertilize a Miss Kim lilac tree in the early spring before the flowers arrive. When you do, use a balanced slow-release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 mix. But again, this species should remain healthy even if there is a year when you forget to fertilize.

Pollination

The profuse springtime blooms of Miss Kim lilac trees can attract many natural pollinator species. Those species include bees, butterflies, and the occasional hummingbird. With so many of these visitors, a Miss Kim lilac tree will have no issue with pollination.

Pruning

Prune your Miss Kim lilac tree in the late spring just after the flowers have faded. At this stage, you don’t need to be shy about your pruning cuts. A Miss Kim lilac tree can respond well to heavy pruning, which will often lead to vigorous future growth.

Pruning a Miss Kim lilac tree late in the season will not kill it, but it is not a good idea to do so. Miss Kim lilac trees, and other lilac species, set their flower buds on old wood. That means that if you prune later in the season, you risk cutting off the next year’s flowers. This will eliminate one of the most alluring aspects of this plant. So, if you value the blooms of a Miss Kim lilac tree, make sure you do your pruning in the spring just after the flowers fade.

Pests, diseases, and animals

One of the main selling points of this species is that it is resistant to disease. Unlike other lilac varieties, the Miss Kim lilac tree has a strong resistance to powdery mildew. For this reason, this species is often a more reliable version of the common lilac that many gardeners love. The only potential issue for Miss Kim lilac trees is cold exposure. On occasion, a late-season frost can damage new growth.

Achieving maximum results

When working a Miss Kim lilac tree into your planting scheme, you would be wise to take advantage of two of this plant’s most prominent characteristics. The minimal size of this tree allows you to plant it in tight spaces such as foundation beds. The resistance to powdery mildew makes Miss Kim Lilac a great option if you have failed to grow other lilac varieties in the past. But regardless of where you plant this tree, it will give an impressive pop of color to your landscape.

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