Your lilac tree is still young and you just planted it. It will grow more in the spring and next summer. Powdery mildew is common on lilacs after a hot humid summer. It's not going to hurt your bush. Lilacs need about 6 hours of full sun a day to bloom well. Go to our lilac page to find more tips about growing lilacs.
http://www.almanac.com/plant/lilacs
Your lilac tree is still young and you just planted it. It will grow more in the spring and next summer. Powdery mildew is common on lilacs after a hot humid summer. It's not going to hurt your bush. Lilacs need about 6 hours of full sun a day to bloom well. Go to our lilac page to find more tips about growing lilacs.
http://www.almanac.com/plant/lilacs