Miss Kim Lilac Tree

The Disease-Resistant & Low-Maintenance Lilac Tree • Doesn't require much attention, and resists most diseases • Looks great anywhere- can fit into small gardens as a featured plant or provide a border • Get fragrant, lavender flowers that will fill your yard with sweet perfume. • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Longest Lasting Lilac Blooms While most lilacs tend to bloom earlier in spring, Miss Kim blooms a bit later, extending the lilac season for a few weeks. As winter approaches, the rich green foliage begins to develop red or burgundy colored accents on the edges of the leaves. In winter, the leaves fall as the tree goes into its rest. Doesn't Require Constant Attention and Maintenance Miss Kim is the lowest maintenance lilac variety. It is quite cold tolerant and can over-winter down to Zone 3. As a general rule for many shrubs and trees, if you live in a cold climate that is also windy, it always a good idea to find a protected location. On the other end of the thermometer, the Miss Kim Lilac Tree is well able to tolerate the heat of Zone 8 or even Zone 9. In some climates, powdery mildew may be a problem for some lilacs, but Miss Kim is generally quite resistant. Often Used in High-End Landscapes The landscape uses for Miss Kim Lilac Trees are only limited by your imagination; whether mass planted or a single specimen, in a wildlife or city garden, as a hedge or border, this lilac will adapt. However, it must be given a good start in life. A Little Background on the Miss Kim Lilac It is said that the man who developed the Miss Kim variety of lilac so valued his assistant Kim that the variety was so named. While we cannot verify the story, we can verify the fact that Miss Kim Lilac Tree is the perfect lilac for smaller gardens, especially Asian-inspired landscapes.