Miss Kim Lilac Tree

Miss Kim lilac is a compact, dense deciduous lilac with fragrant spring flowers that open from purple buds to light blue. This entry represents the nursery-listed grafted tree form of the ‘Miss Kim’ selection; its mature crown is commonly listed around 6–8 feet tall and wide, with actual size varying by site and age. ## Form and seasonal interest The nursery lists the tree form as compact and grafted, with glossy dark-green leaves that turn burgundy-red in fall. Oregon State University describes the same selection as a dense, rounded shrub with similar 6–8-foot dimensions, so allow space for the full crown and retain the captured tree-form identity without assuming a particular rootstock. The fragrant flowers open from purple buds to light blue in spring. ## Siting Grow in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Use this form as a small specimen or in a mixed border where its crown can develop without regular shearing. The established ‘Miss Kim’ selection is hardy across a range of sites; local climate and soil affect growth. ## Pruning Lilacs flower on older growth. Remove spent clusters and shape the plant soon after flowering so new growth has time to mature before the next spring display. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and prolonged dry spells, then adjust irrigation to local soil and rainfall. Keep the root area from remaining waterlogged and avoid late-season pruning that would remove next year's flowering wood. Sources: [Mandy’s Spring Nursery: Miss Kim Lilac Tree](https://mandysnursery.com/products/miss-kim-lilac-tree); [Oregon State University Landscape Plants](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/syringa-patula-miss-kim).